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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.06, 881.91 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.06, 881.91 and 373.56 is: 515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.06 : 881.91 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.06/881.91 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.06x = 881.91 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.06x = 329,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,446.30/639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.52

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