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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639, 881.66 and 377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639, 881.66 and 377 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639 : 881.66 = 377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639/881.66 = 377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639x = 881.66 × 377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639x = 332,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,385.82/639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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