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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.65, 882.35 and 377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.65, 882.35 and 377.61 is: 520.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.65 : 882.35 = 377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.65/882.35 = 377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.65x = 882.35 × 377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.65x = 333,182.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,182.30/639.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.89

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