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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.90, 882.99 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.90, 882.99 and 360.16 is: 496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.90 : 882.99 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.90/882.99 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.90x = 882.99 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.90x = 318,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,015.47/639.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.98

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