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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.63, 882.69 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.63, 882.69 and 377.66 is: 521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.63 : 882.69 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.63/882.69 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.63x = 882.69 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.63x = 333,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,356.71/639.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.17

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