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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.33, 882.25 and 377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.33, 882.25 and 377.43 is: 520.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.33 : 882.25 = 377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.33/882.25 = 377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.33x = 882.25 × 377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.33x = 332,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,987.62/639.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.84

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