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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.48, 881.20 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.48, 881.20 and 376.50 is: 519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.48 : 881.20 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.48/881.20 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.48x = 881.20 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.48x = 331,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,771.80/638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.63

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