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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.02, 882.41 and 403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.02, 882.41 and 403.38 is: 557.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.02 : 882.41 = 403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.02/882.41 = 403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.02x = 882.41 × 403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.02x = 355,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,944.53/639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.01

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