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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.13, 881.95 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.13, 881.95 and 377.13 is: 520.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.13 : 881.95 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.13/881.95 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.13x = 881.95 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.13x = 332,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,609.80/639.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.41

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