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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.15, 881.78 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.15, 881.78 and 377.12 is: 520.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.15 : 881.78 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.15/881.78 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.15x = 881.78 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.15x = 332,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,530.58/639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.27

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