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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.55, 880.67 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.55, 880.67 and 376.31 is: 519.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.55 : 880.67 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.55/880.67 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.55x = 880.67 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.55x = 331,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,408.07/638.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.00

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