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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.24, 882.14 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.24, 882.14 and 359.48 is: 496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.24 : 882.14 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.24/882.14 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.24x = 882.14 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.24x = 317,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,111.69/639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.08

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