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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.08, 881.77 and 377.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.08, 881.77 and 377.11 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.08 : 881.77 = 377.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.08/881.77 = 377.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.08x = 881.77 × 377.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.08x = 332,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,524.28/639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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