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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.26, 880.92 and 376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.26, 880.92 and 376.42 is: 519.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.26 : 880.92 = 376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.26/880.92 = 376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.26x = 880.92 × 376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.26x = 331,595.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,595.91/638.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.53

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