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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.81, 882.77 and 377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.81, 882.77 and 377.78 is: 521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.81 : 882.77 = 377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.81/882.77 = 377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.81x = 882.77 × 377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.81x = 333,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,486.55/639.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.23

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