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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.12, 881.02 and 402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.12, 881.02 and 402.40 is: 555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.12 : 881.02 = 402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.12/881.02 = 402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.12x = 881.02 × 402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.12x = 354,516.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,516.03/638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.56

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