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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.27, 882.18 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.27, 882.18 and 377.28 is: 520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.27 : 882.18 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.27/882.18 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.27x = 882.18 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.27x = 332,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,828.87/639.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.64

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