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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.36, 882.32 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.36, 882.32 and 359.64 is: 496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.36 : 882.32 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.36/882.32 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.36x = 882.32 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.36x = 317,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,315.77/639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.30

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