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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.96, 883.19 and 360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.96, 883.19 and 360.22 is: 497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.96 : 883.19 = 360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.96/883.19 = 360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.96x = 883.19 × 360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.96x = 318,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,140.90/639.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.13

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