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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.33, 880.74 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.33, 880.74 and 376.36 is: 519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.33 : 880.74 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.33/880.74 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.33x = 880.74 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.33x = 331,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,473.10/638.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.29

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