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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.30, 880.54 and 376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.30, 880.54 and 376.27 is: 519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.30 : 880.54 = 376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.30/880.54 = 376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.30x = 880.54 × 376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.30x = 331,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,317.64/638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.06

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