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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.30, 882.17 and 359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.30, 882.17 and 359.49 is: 496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.30 : 882.17 = 359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.30/882.17 = 359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.30x = 882.17 × 359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.30x = 317,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,129.50/639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.06

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