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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.72, 882.80 and 359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.72, 882.80 and 359.97 is: 496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.72 : 882.80 = 359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.72/882.80 = 359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.72x = 882.80 × 359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.72x = 317,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,775.30/639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.74

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