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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.32, 880.92 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.32, 880.92 and 372.80 is: 514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.32 : 880.92 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.32/880.92 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.32x = 880.92 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.32x = 328,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,406.98/638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.49

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