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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.94, 959.10 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.94, 959.10 and 347.60 is: 520.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.94 : 959.10 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.94/959.10 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.94x = 959.10 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.94x = 333,383.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,383.16/639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.96

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