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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.93, 959.10 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.93, 959.10 and 347.60 is: 520.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.93 : 959.10 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.93/959.10 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.93x = 959.10 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.93x = 333,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,378.36/639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.96

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