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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.48, 882.66 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.48, 882.66 and 377.55 is: 521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.48 : 882.66 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.48/882.66 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.48x = 882.66 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.48x = 333,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,248.28/639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.12

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