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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 880.36 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 880.36 and 376 is: 518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 880.36 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/880.36 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 880.36 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 331,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,015.36/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.80

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