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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.52, 881.10 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.52, 881.10 and 372.84 is: 514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.52 : 881.10 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.52/881.10 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.52x = 881.10 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.52x = 328,509.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,509.32/638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.49

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