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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.34, 882.03 and 369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.34, 882.03 and 369.98 is: 510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.34 : 882.03 = 369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.34/882.03 = 369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.34x = 882.03 × 369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.34x = 326,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,333.74/639.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.42

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