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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.74, 882.78 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.74, 882.78 and 359.91 is: 496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.74 : 882.78 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.74/882.78 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.74x = 882.78 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.74x = 317,721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,721.35/639.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.64

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