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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 880.80 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 880.80 and 376.44 is: 519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 880.80 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/880.80 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 880.80 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 331,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,568.35/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.47

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