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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.29, 882.09 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.29, 882.09 and 377.26 is: 520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.29 : 882.09 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.29/882.09 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.29x = 882.09 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.29x = 332,775.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,775.07/639.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.54

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