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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.33, 880.88 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.33, 880.88 and 376.43 is: 519.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.33 : 880.88 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.33/880.88 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.33x = 880.88 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.33x = 331,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,583.37/638.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.46

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