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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.17, 881.81 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.17, 881.81 and 359.34 is: 495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.17 : 881.81 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.17/881.81 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.17x = 881.81 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.17x = 316,872.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,872.91/639.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.75

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