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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.07, 881.90 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.07, 881.90 and 363.07 is: 501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.07 : 881.90 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.07/881.90 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.07x = 881.90 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.07x = 320,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,189.62/639.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.02

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