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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.05, 881.43 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.05, 881.43 and 376.88 is: 519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.05 : 881.43 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.05/881.43 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.05x = 881.43 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.05x = 332,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,193.34/639.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.82

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