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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.72, 882.77 and 377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.72, 882.77 and 377.69 is: 521.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.72 : 882.77 = 377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.72/882.77 = 377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.72x = 882.77 × 377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.72x = 333,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,407.10/639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.18

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