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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.66, 881.25 and 376.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.66, 881.25 and 376.66 is: 519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.66 : 881.25 = 376.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.66/881.25 = 376.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.66x = 881.25 × 376.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.66x = 331,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,931.63/638.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.73

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