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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.56, 882.58 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.56, 882.58 and 355.98 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.56 : 882.58 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.56/882.58 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.56x = 882.58 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.56x = 314,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,178.63/639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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