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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.53, 882.65 and 377.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.53, 882.65 and 377.67 is: 521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.53 : 882.65 = 377.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.53/882.65 = 377.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.53x = 882.65 × 377.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.53x = 333,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,351.37/639.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.25

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