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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.94, 959.46 and 249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.94, 959.46 and 249.64 is: 374.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.94 : 959.46 = 249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.94/959.46 = 249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.94x = 959.46 × 249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.94x = 239,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,519.59/639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.28

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