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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.16, 881.76 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.16, 881.76 and 403.20 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.16 : 881.76 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.16/881.76 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.16x = 881.76 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.16x = 355,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,525.63/639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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