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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.53, 881.34 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.53, 881.34 and 376.72 is: 519.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.53 : 881.34 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.53/881.34 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.53x = 881.34 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.53x = 332,014.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,014.79/638.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.97

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