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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.27, 880.63 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.27, 880.63 and 376.28 is: 519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.27 : 880.63 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.27/880.63 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.27x = 880.63 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.27x = 331,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,358.11/638.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.15

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