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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.55, 882.55 and 374.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.55, 882.55 and 374.00 is: 516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.55 : 882.55 = 374.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.55/882.55 = 374.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.55x = 882.55 × 374.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.55x = 330,067.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,067.42/639.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.10

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