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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.66, 881.28 and 376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.66, 881.28 and 376.64 is: 519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.66 : 881.28 = 376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.66/881.28 = 376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.66x = 881.28 × 376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.66x = 331,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,925.30/638.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.72

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