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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.81, 882.66 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.81, 882.66 and 373.95 is: 515.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.81 : 882.66 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.81/882.66 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.81x = 882.66 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.81x = 330,074.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,074.26/639.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.89

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