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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.30, 882.06 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.30, 882.06 and 377.22 is: 520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.30 : 882.06 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.30/882.06 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.30x = 882.06 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.30x = 332,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,730.67/639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.46

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