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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.11, 881.92 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.11, 881.92 and 359.33 is: 495.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.11 : 881.92 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.11/881.92 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.11x = 881.92 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.11x = 316,895.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,895.01/639.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.84

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