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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.24, 882.36 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.24, 882.36 and 377.16 is: 520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.24 : 882.36 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.24/882.36 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.24x = 882.36 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.24x = 332,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,790.90/639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.60

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