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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.19, 880.63 and 372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.19, 880.63 and 372.56 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.19 : 880.63 = 372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.19/880.63 = 372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.19x = 880.63 × 372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.19x = 328,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,087.51/638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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