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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.22, 882.11 and 359.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.22, 882.11 and 359.47 is: 496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.22 : 882.11 = 359.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.22/882.11 = 359.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.22x = 882.11 × 359.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.22x = 317,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,085.87/639.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.05

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