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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.38, 882.32 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.38, 882.32 and 359.58 is: 496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.38 : 882.32 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.38/882.32 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.38x = 882.32 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.38x = 317,264.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,264.63/639.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.21

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