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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.62, 881.24 and 376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.62, 881.24 and 376.60 is: 519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.62 : 881.24 = 376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.62/881.24 = 376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.62x = 881.24 × 376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.62x = 331,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,874.98/638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.68

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