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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.38, 880.42 and 514.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.38, 880.42 and 514.00 is: 708.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.38 : 880.42 = 514.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.38/880.42 = 514.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.38x = 880.42 × 514.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.38x = 452,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,531.71/638.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.87

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