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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.36, 882.28 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.36, 882.28 and 377.38 is: 520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.36 : 882.28 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.36/882.28 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.36x = 882.28 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.36x = 332,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,954.83/639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.76

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