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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.24, 880.64 and 372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.24, 880.64 and 372.59 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.24 : 880.64 = 372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.24/880.64 = 372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.24x = 880.64 × 372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.24x = 328,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,111.39/638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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