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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.33, 882.12 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.33, 882.12 and 377.36 is: 520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.33 : 882.12 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.33/882.12 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.33x = 882.12 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.33x = 332,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,876.80/639.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.67

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