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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 883.08 and 360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 883.08 and 360.14 is: 496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 883.08 = 360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/883.08 = 360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 883.08 × 360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 318,028.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,028.02/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.98

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