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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.15, 880.37 and 372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.15, 880.37 and 372.57 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.15 : 880.37 = 372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.15/880.37 = 372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.15x = 880.37 × 372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.15x = 327,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,995.68/638.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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