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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.12, 881.92 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.12, 881.92 and 377.08 is: 520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.12 : 881.92 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.12/881.92 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.12x = 881.92 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.12x = 332,554.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,554.39/639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.33

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