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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.14, 881.97 and 359.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.14, 881.97 and 359.39 is: 495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.14 : 881.97 = 359.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.14/881.97 = 359.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.14x = 881.97 × 359.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.14x = 316,966.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,966.79/639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.93

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