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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.34, 881.27 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.34, 881.27 and 402.60 is: 555.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.34 : 881.27 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.34/881.27 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.34x = 881.27 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.34x = 354,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,799.30/638.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.82

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