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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.51, 881.15 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.51, 881.15 and 373.01 is: 514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.51 : 881.15 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.51/881.15 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.51x = 881.15 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.51x = 328,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,671.49/638.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.75

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