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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.19, 881.23 and 402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.19, 881.23 and 402.52 is: 555.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.19 : 881.23 = 402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.19/881.23 = 402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.19x = 881.23 × 402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.19x = 354,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,711.69/638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.81

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