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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.85, 883.14 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.85, 883.14 and 374.42 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.85 : 883.14 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.85/883.14 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.85x = 883.14 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.85x = 330,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,660.86/639.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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