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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.06, 882.08 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.06, 882.08 and 377.16 is: 520.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.06 : 882.08 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.06/882.08 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.06x = 882.08 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.06x = 332,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,685.29/639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.59

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