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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.94, 958.02 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.94, 958.02 and 350.50 is: 524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.94 : 958.02 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.94/958.02 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.94x = 958.02 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.94x = 335,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,786.01/639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.71

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