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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.07, 881.89 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.07, 881.89 and 359.32 is: 495.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.07 : 881.89 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.07/881.89 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.07x = 881.89 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.07x = 316,879.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,879.27/639.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.84

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