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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.29, 880.81 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.29, 880.81 and 376.32 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.29 : 880.81 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.29/880.81 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.29x = 880.81 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.29x = 331,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,466.42/638.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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