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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.50, 881.10 and 376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.50, 881.10 and 376.54 is: 519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.50 : 881.10 = 376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.50/881.10 = 376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.50x = 881.10 × 376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.50x = 331,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,769.39/638.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.61

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