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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.10, 880.83 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.10, 880.83 and 376.02 is: 519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.10 : 880.83 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.10/880.83 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.10x = 880.83 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.10x = 331,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,209.70/638.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.06

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