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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.41, 882.38 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.41, 882.38 and 377.55 is: 521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.41 : 882.38 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.41/882.38 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.41x = 882.38 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.41x = 333,143.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,143.51/639.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.02

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