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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.34, 882.34 and 370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.34, 882.34 and 370.25 is: 510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.34 : 882.34 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.34/882.34 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.34x = 882.34 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.34x = 326,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,681.61/639.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.97

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