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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.86, 882.96 and 360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.86, 882.96 and 360.12 is: 496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.86 : 882.96 = 360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.86/882.96 = 360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.86x = 882.96 × 360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.86x = 317,971.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,971.56/639.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.94

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