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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.56, 882.63 and 374.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.56, 882.63 and 374.01 is: 516.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.56 : 882.63 = 374.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.56/882.63 = 374.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.56x = 882.63 × 374.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.56x = 330,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,112.45/639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.16

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