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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.20, 881.98 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.20, 881.98 and 377.20 is: 520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.20 : 881.98 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.20/881.98 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.20x = 881.98 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.20x = 332,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,682.86/639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.47

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