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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.50, 882.58 and 359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.50, 882.58 and 359.74 is: 496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.50 : 882.58 = 359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.50/882.58 = 359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.50x = 882.58 × 359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.50x = 317,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,497.53/639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.48

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