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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.69, 883.05 and 377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.69, 883.05 and 377.72 is: 521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.69 : 883.05 = 377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.69/883.05 = 377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.69x = 883.05 × 377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.69x = 333,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,541.23/639.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.41

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