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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.59, 882.64 and 374.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.59, 882.64 and 374.21 is: 516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.59 : 882.64 = 374.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.59/882.64 = 374.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.59x = 882.64 × 374.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.59x = 330,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,292.71/639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.41

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