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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.32, 882.22 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.32, 882.22 and 359.56 is: 496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.32 : 882.22 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.32/882.22 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.32x = 882.22 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.32x = 317,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,211.02/639.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.17

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