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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.08, 880.39 and 376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.08, 880.39 and 376.11 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.08 : 880.39 = 376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.08/880.39 = 376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.08x = 880.39 × 376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.08x = 331,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,123.48/638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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