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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.34, 882.46 and 377.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.34, 882.46 and 377.53 is: 521.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.34 : 882.46 = 377.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.34/882.46 = 377.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.34x = 882.46 × 377.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.34x = 333,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,155.12/639.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.09

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