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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 881.95 and 373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 881.95 and 373.71 is: 515.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 881.95 = 373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/881.95 = 373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 881.95 × 373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 329,593.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,593.53/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.72

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