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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.43, 882.37 and 359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.43, 882.37 and 359.71 is: 496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.43 : 882.37 = 359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.43/882.37 = 359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.43x = 882.37 × 359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.43x = 317,396.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,396.41/639.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.37

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