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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.40, 882.24 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.40, 882.24 and 377.34 is: 520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.40 : 882.24 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.40/882.24 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.40x = 882.24 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.40x = 332,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,904.44/639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.65

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