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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.14, 882.03 and 377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.14, 882.03 and 377.18 is: 520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.14 : 882.03 = 377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.14/882.03 = 377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.14x = 882.03 × 377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.14x = 332,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,684.08/639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.52

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