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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.11, 882 and 359.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.11, 882 and 359.35 is: 495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.11 : 882 = 359.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.11/882 = 359.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.11x = 882 × 359.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.11x = 316,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,946.70/639.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.92

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