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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.08, 881.78 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.08, 881.78 and 377.16 is: 520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.08 : 881.78 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.08/881.78 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.08x = 881.78 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.08x = 332,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,572.14/639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.39

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