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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.12, 882.11 and 373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.12, 882.11 and 373.59 is: 515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.12 : 882.11 = 373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.12/882.11 = 373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.12x = 882.11 × 373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.12x = 329,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,545.61/639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.63

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