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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.71, 882.58 and 359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.71, 882.58 and 359.90 is: 496.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.71 : 882.58 = 359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.71/882.58 = 359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.71x = 882.58 × 359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.71x = 317,640.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,640.54/639.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.54

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