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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.94, 883.01 and 360.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.94, 883.01 and 360.19 is: 496.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.94 : 883.01 = 360.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.94/883.01 = 360.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.94x = 883.01 × 360.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.94x = 318,047.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,047.36/639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.99

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