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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639, 881.76 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639, 881.76 and 376.92 is: 520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639 : 881.76 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639/881.76 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639x = 881.76 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639x = 332,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,352.98/639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.11

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