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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.99, 883.18 and 356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.99, 883.18 and 356.41 is: 491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.99 : 883.18 = 356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.99/883.18 = 356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.99x = 883.18 × 356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.99x = 314,769.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,769.77/639.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.84

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