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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.19, 880.67 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.19, 880.67 and 376.16 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.19 : 880.67 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.19/880.67 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.19x = 880.67 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.19x = 331,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,269.36/638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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