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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.29, 882.13 and 377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.29, 882.13 and 377.25 is: 520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.29 : 882.13 = 377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.29/882.13 = 377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.29x = 882.13 × 377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.29x = 332,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,783.54/639.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.55

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