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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.03, 881.90 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.03, 881.90 and 359.25 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.03 : 881.90 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.03/881.90 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.03x = 881.90 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.03x = 316,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,820.78/639.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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