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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.52, 881.22 and 417.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.52, 881.22 and 417.56 is: 576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.52 : 881.22 = 417.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.52/881.22 = 417.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.52x = 881.22 × 417.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.52x = 367,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,962.22/638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.27

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