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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.99, 883.17 and 360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.99, 883.17 and 360.22 is: 497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.99 : 883.17 = 360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.99/883.17 = 360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.99x = 883.17 × 360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.99x = 318,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,135.50/639.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.09

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