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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.11, 881.96 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.11, 881.96 and 359.34 is: 495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.11 : 881.96 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.11/881.96 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.11x = 881.96 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.11x = 316,923.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,923.73/639.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.89

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