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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.93, 882.82 and 374.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.93, 882.82 and 374.35 is: 516.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.93 : 882.82 = 374.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.93/882.82 = 374.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.93x = 882.82 × 374.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.93x = 330,483.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,483.67/639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.44

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