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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.96, 960.90 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.96, 960.90 and 366.36 is: 550.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.96 : 960.90 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.96/960.90 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.96x = 960.90 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.96x = 352,035.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,035.32/639.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.09

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