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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.19, 882.14 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.19, 882.14 and 370.09 is: 510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.19 : 882.14 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.19/882.14 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.19x = 882.14 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.19x = 326,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,471.19/639.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.76

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