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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.21, 881.91 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.21, 881.91 and 359.40 is: 495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.21 : 881.91 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.21/881.91 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.21x = 881.91 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.21x = 316,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,958.45/639.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.86

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