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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.16, 882.10 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.16, 882.10 and 377.13 is: 520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.16 : 882.10 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.16/882.10 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.16x = 882.10 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.16x = 332,661.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,661.96/639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.47

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