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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.52, 882.32 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.52, 882.32 and 377.36 is: 520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.52 : 882.32 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.52/882.32 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.52x = 882.32 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.52x = 332,952.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,952.28/639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.63

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