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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.76, 882.60 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.76, 882.60 and 377.84 is: 521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.76 : 882.60 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.76/882.60 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.76x = 882.60 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.76x = 333,481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,481.58/639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.26

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