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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.96, 882.84 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.96, 882.84 and 377.79 is: 521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.96 : 882.84 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.96/882.84 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.96x = 882.84 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.96x = 333,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,528.12/639.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.17

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