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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.14, 880.65 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.14, 880.65 and 376.18 is: 519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.14 : 880.65 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.14/880.65 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.14x = 880.65 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.14x = 331,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,282.92/638.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.14

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