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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.62, 882.62 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.62, 882.62 and 377.60 is: 521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.62 : 882.62 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.62/882.62 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.62x = 882.62 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.62x = 333,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,277.31/639.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.06

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