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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.57, 882.55 and 359.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.57, 882.55 and 359.77 is: 496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.57 : 882.55 = 359.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.57/882.55 = 359.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.57x = 882.55 × 359.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.57x = 317,515.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,515.01/639.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.45

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