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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.09, 880.26 and 398.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.09, 880.26 and 398.97 is: 550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.09 : 880.26 = 398.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.09/880.26 = 398.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.09x = 880.26 × 398.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.09x = 351,197.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,197.33/638.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.39

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