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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 880.47 and 376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 880.47 and 376.07 is: 518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 880.47 = 376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/880.47 = 376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 880.47 × 376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 331,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,116.47/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.96

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