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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.38, 880.96 and 362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.38, 880.96 and 362.38 is: 500.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.38 : 880.96 = 362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.38/880.96 = 362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.38x = 880.96 × 362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.38x = 319,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,236.97/638.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.08

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