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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.07, 880.70 and 376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.07, 880.70 and 376.17 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.07 : 880.70 = 376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.07/880.70 = 376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.07x = 880.70 × 376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.07x = 331,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,292.92/638.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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