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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.61, 882.49 and 377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.61, 882.49 and 377.57 is: 520.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.61 : 882.49 = 377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.61/882.49 = 377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.61x = 882.49 × 377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.61x = 333,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,201.75/639.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.95

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