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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.12, 880.50 and 376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.12, 880.50 and 376.19 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.12 : 880.50 = 376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.12/880.50 = 376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.12x = 880.50 × 376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.12x = 331,235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,235.61/638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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