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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.31, 882.27 and 359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.31, 882.27 and 359.53 is: 496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.31 : 882.27 = 359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.31/882.27 = 359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.31x = 882.27 × 359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.31x = 317,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,201.80/639.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.16

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