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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.03, 880.62 and 533.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.03, 880.62 and 533.00 is: 735.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.03 : 880.62 = 533.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.03/880.62 = 533.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.03x = 880.62 × 533.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.03x = 469,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,370.66/638.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.65

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