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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.15, 881.65 and 377.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.15, 881.65 and 377.11 is: 520.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.15 : 881.65 = 377.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.15/881.65 = 377.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.15x = 881.65 × 377.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.15x = 332,479.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,479.03/639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.19

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