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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.04, 881.84 and 359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.04, 881.84 and 359.30 is: 495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.04 : 881.84 = 359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.04/881.84 = 359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.04x = 881.84 × 359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.04x = 316,845.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,845.11/639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.81

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