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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.56, 882.54 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.56, 882.54 and 363.56 is: 501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.56 : 882.54 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.56/882.54 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.56x = 882.54 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.56x = 320,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,856.24/639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.68

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