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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.35, 880.95 and 372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.35, 880.95 and 372.69 is: 514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.35 : 880.95 = 372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.35/880.95 = 372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.35x = 880.95 × 372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.35x = 328,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,323.75/638.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.34

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