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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 881.94 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 881.94 and 359.33 is: 495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 881.94 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/881.94 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 881.94 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 316,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,907.50/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.87

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