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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.25, 882.16 and 359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.25, 882.16 and 359.49 is: 496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.25 : 882.16 = 359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.25/882.16 = 359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.25x = 882.16 × 359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.25x = 317,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,125.90/639.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.09

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