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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.95, 883.15 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.95, 883.15 and 360.16 is: 497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.95 : 883.15 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.95/883.15 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.95x = 883.15 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.95x = 318,079.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,079.19/639.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.04

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