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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.03, 880.39 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.03, 880.39 and 376.13 is: 519.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.03 : 880.39 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.03/880.39 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.03x = 880.39 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.03x = 331,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,141.09/638.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.01

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