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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.08, 882.34 and 403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.08, 882.34 and 403.36 is: 556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.08 : 882.34 = 403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.08/882.34 = 403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.08x = 882.34 × 403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.08x = 355,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,900.66/639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.90

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