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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.05, 882.07 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.05, 882.07 and 377.15 is: 520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.05 : 882.07 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.05/882.07 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.05x = 882.07 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.05x = 332,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,667.35/639.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.57

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