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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.22, 882.04 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.22, 882.04 and 359.42 is: 495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.22 : 882.04 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.22/882.04 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.22x = 882.04 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.22x = 317,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,022.82/639.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.95

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