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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.37, 882.34 and 359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.37, 882.34 and 359.62 is: 496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.37 : 882.34 = 359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.37/882.34 = 359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.37x = 882.34 × 359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.37x = 317,307.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,307.11/639.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.28

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