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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.12, 880.53 and 372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.12, 880.53 and 372.49 is: 513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.12 : 880.53 = 372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.12/880.53 = 372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.12x = 880.53 × 372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.12x = 327,986.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,986.40/638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.99

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