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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.87, 882.97 and 360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.87, 882.97 and 360.15 is: 496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.87 : 882.97 = 360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.87/882.97 = 360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.87x = 882.97 × 360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.87x = 318,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,001.65/639.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.98

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