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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 883.02 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 883.02 and 377.76 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 883.02 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/883.02 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 883.02 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 333,569.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,569.64/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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