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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638, 880.04 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638, 880.04 and 376.10 is: 518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 880.04 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/880.04 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 880.04 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 330,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,983.04/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.78

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