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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.58, 882.47 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.58, 882.47 and 359.76 is: 496.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.58 : 882.47 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.58/882.47 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.58x = 882.47 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.58x = 317,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,473.40/639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.38

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