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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 881.99 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 881.99 and 377.26 is: 520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 881.99 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/881.99 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 881.99 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 332,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,736.87/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.64

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