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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.74, 882.82 and 377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.74, 882.82 and 377.75 is: 521.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.74 : 882.82 = 377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.74/882.82 = 377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.74x = 882.82 × 377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.74x = 333,485.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,485.26/639.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.28

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