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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.33, 882.27 and 377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.33, 882.27 and 377.37 is: 520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.33 : 882.27 = 377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.33/882.27 = 377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.33x = 882.27 × 377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.33x = 332,942.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,942.23/639.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.77

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