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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.58, 881.27 and 376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.58, 881.27 and 376.60 is: 519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.58 : 881.27 = 376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.58/881.27 = 376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.58x = 881.27 × 376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.58x = 331,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,886.91/638.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.73

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