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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.19, 880.70 and 372.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.19, 880.70 and 372.65 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.19 : 880.70 = 372.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.19/880.70 = 372.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.19x = 880.70 × 372.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.19x = 328,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,186.59/638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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