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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.88, 882.81 and 360.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.88, 882.81 and 360.07 is: 496.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.88 : 882.81 = 360.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.88/882.81 = 360.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.88x = 882.81 × 360.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.88x = 317,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,871.19/639.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.77

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