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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.20, 882.06 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.20, 882.06 and 377.30 is: 520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.20 : 882.06 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.20/882.06 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.20x = 882.06 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.20x = 332,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,801.24/639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.65

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