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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.93, 958.96 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.93, 958.96 and 347.18 is: 520.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.93 : 958.96 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.93/958.96 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.93x = 958.96 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.93x = 332,932.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,932.17/639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.27

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