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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 883.14 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 883.14 and 377.84 is: 521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 883.14 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/883.14 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 883.14 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 333,685.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,685.62/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.45

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