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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.79, 882.96 and 360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.79, 882.96 and 360.03 is: 496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.79 : 882.96 = 360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.79/882.96 = 360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.79x = 882.96 × 360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.79x = 317,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,892.09/639.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.87

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