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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.63, 882.43 and 370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.63, 882.43 and 370.27 is: 510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.63 : 882.43 = 370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.63/882.43 = 370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.63x = 882.43 × 370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.63x = 326,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,734.22/639.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.82

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