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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.22, 882.22 and 532.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.22, 882.22 and 532.69 is: 736.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.22 : 882.22 = 532.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.22/882.22 = 532.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.22x = 882.22 × 532.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.22x = 469,949.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,949.77/638.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.34

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