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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.83, 882.92 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.83, 882.92 and 356.22 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.83 : 882.92 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.83/882.92 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.83x = 882.92 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.83x = 314,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,511.98/639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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