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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.42, 882.32 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.42, 882.32 and 400.04 is: 552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.42 : 882.32 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.42/882.32 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.42x = 882.32 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.42x = 352,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,963.29/639.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.01

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