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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.26, 882.30 and 377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.26, 882.30 and 377.42 is: 520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.26 : 882.30 = 377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.26/882.30 = 377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.26x = 882.30 × 377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.26x = 332,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,997.67/639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.91

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