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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.32, 882.24 and 377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.32, 882.24 and 377.18 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.32 : 882.24 = 377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.32/882.24 = 377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.32x = 882.24 × 377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.32x = 332,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,763.28/639.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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