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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.24, 880.76 and 376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.24, 880.76 and 376.24 is: 519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.24 : 880.76 = 376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.24/880.76 = 376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.24x = 880.76 × 376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.24x = 331,377.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,377.14/638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.20

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