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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.38, 881.19 and 372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.38, 881.19 and 372.91 is: 514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.38 : 881.19 = 372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.38/881.19 = 372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.38x = 881.19 × 372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.38x = 328,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,604.56/638.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.75

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