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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.34, 882 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.34, 882 and 373.76 is: 515.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.34 : 882 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.34/882 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.34x = 882 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.34x = 329,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,656.32/639.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.62

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