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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.72, 882.92 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.72, 882.92 and 374.12 is: 516.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.72 : 882.92 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.72/882.92 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.72x = 882.92 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.72x = 330,318.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,318.03/639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.35

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