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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.69, 882.76 and 359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.69, 882.76 and 359.93 is: 496.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.69 : 882.76 = 359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.69/882.76 = 359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.69x = 882.76 × 359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.69x = 317,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,731.81/639.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.70

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