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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.15, 882.15 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.15, 882.15 and 377.31 is: 520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.15 : 882.15 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.15/882.15 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.15x = 882.15 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.15x = 332,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,844.02/639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.76

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