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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.50, 882.51 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.50, 882.51 and 363.50 is: 501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.50 : 882.51 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.50/882.51 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.50x = 882.51 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.50x = 320,792.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,792.39/639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.63

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