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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.42, 882.28 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.42, 882.28 and 359.64 is: 496.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.42 : 882.28 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.42/882.28 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.42x = 882.28 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.42x = 317,303.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,303.18/639.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.24

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