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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.12, 881.76 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.12, 881.76 and 377.16 is: 520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.12 : 881.76 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.12/881.76 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.12x = 881.76 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.12x = 332,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,564.60/639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.35

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