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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.39, 882.38 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.39, 882.38 and 359.68 is: 496.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.39 : 882.38 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.39/882.38 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.39x = 882.38 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.39x = 317,370.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,370.43/639.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.36

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