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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.19, 880.56 and 402.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.19, 880.56 and 402.21 is: 554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.19 : 880.56 = 402.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.19/880.56 = 402.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.19x = 880.56 × 402.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.19x = 354,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,170.04/638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.96

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