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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.56, 880.80 and 540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.56, 880.80 and 540.16 is: 745.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.56 : 880.80 = 540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.56/880.80 = 540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.56x = 880.80 × 540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.56x = 475,772.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,772.93/638.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.07

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