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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 880.17 and 402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 880.17 and 402.27 is: 554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 880.17 = 402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/880.17 = 402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 880.17 × 402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 354,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,065.99/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.93

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