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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.57, 881.19 and 376.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.57, 881.19 and 376.53 is: 519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.57 : 881.19 = 376.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.57/881.19 = 376.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.57x = 881.19 × 376.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.57x = 331,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,794.47/638.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.59

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