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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.88, 883.06 and 378.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.88, 883.06 and 378.06 is: 521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.88 : 883.06 = 378.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.88/883.06 = 378.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.88x = 883.06 × 378.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.88x = 333,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,849.66/639.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.74

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