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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.57, 882.27 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.57, 882.27 and 377.44 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.57 : 882.27 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.57/882.27 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.57x = 882.27 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.57x = 333,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,001.78/639.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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