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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.36, 880.80 and 372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.36, 880.80 and 372.74 is: 514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.36 : 880.80 = 372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.36/880.80 = 372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.36x = 880.80 × 372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.36x = 328,309.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,309.39/638.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.30

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