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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.23, 882.13 and 355.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.23, 882.13 and 355.65 is: 490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.23 : 882.13 = 355.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.23/882.13 = 355.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.23x = 882.13 × 355.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.23x = 313,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,728.24/639.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.79

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