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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.24, 880.56 and 376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.24, 880.56 and 376.22 is: 519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.24 : 880.56 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.24/880.56 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.24x = 880.56 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.24x = 331,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,284.28/638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.06

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