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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.08, 882.03 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.08, 882.03 and 377.13 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.08 : 882.03 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.08/882.03 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.08x = 882.03 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.08x = 332,639.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,639.97/639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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