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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.87, 883.08 and 360.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.87, 883.08 and 360.09 is: 496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.87 : 883.08 = 360.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.87/883.08 = 360.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.87x = 883.08 × 360.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.87x = 317,988.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,988.28/639.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.96

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