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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.76, 882.66 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.76, 882.66 and 377.68 is: 521.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.76 : 882.66 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.76/882.66 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.76x = 882.66 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.76x = 333,363.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,363.03/639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.08

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