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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.02, 881.79 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.02, 881.79 and 359.16 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.02 : 881.79 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.02/881.79 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.02x = 881.79 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.02x = 316,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,703.70/639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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