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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.55, 882.51 and 359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.55, 882.51 and 359.74 is: 496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.55 : 882.51 = 359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.55/882.51 = 359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.55x = 882.51 × 359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.55x = 317,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,474.15/639.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.40

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