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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.73, 882.86 and 360.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.73, 882.86 and 360.01 is: 496.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.73 : 882.86 = 360.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.73/882.86 = 360.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.73x = 882.86 × 360.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.73x = 317,836.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,836.63/639.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.83

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