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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.60, 881.36 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.60, 881.36 and 376.72 is: 519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.60 : 881.36 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.60/881.36 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.60x = 881.36 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.60x = 332,025.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,025.94/638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.93

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