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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 880.72 and 372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 880.72 and 372.76 is: 514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 880.72 = 372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/880.72 = 372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 880.72 × 372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 328,297.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,297.19/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.35

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