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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.52, 882.12 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.52, 882.12 and 377.32 is: 520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.52 : 882.12 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.52/882.12 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.52x = 882.12 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.52x = 332,841.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,841.52/639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.46

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