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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.28, 882.24 and 359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.28, 882.24 and 359.50 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.28 : 882.24 = 359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.28/882.24 = 359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.28x = 882.24 × 359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.28x = 317,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,165.28/639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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