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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.66, 882.75 and 377.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.66, 882.75 and 377.58 is: 521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.66 : 882.75 = 377.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.66/882.75 = 377.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.66x = 882.75 × 377.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.66x = 333,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,308.75/639.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.07

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