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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.43, 880.67 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.43, 880.67 and 376.40 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.43 : 880.67 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.43/880.67 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.43x = 880.67 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.43x = 331,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,477.90/638.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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