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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.52, 882.75 and 374.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.52, 882.75 and 374.01 is: 516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.52 : 882.75 = 374.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.52/882.75 = 374.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.52x = 882.75 × 374.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.52x = 330,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,157.33/639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.26

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