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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.96, 883.17 and 378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.96, 883.17 and 378.12 is: 521.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.96 : 883.17 = 378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.96/883.17 = 378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.96x = 883.17 × 378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.96x = 333,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,944.24/639.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.82

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