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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.97, 883.29 and 378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.97, 883.29 and 378.02 is: 521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.97 : 883.29 = 378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.97/883.29 = 378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.97x = 883.29 × 378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.97x = 333,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,904.91/639.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.75

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