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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.67, 881.34 and 376.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.67, 881.34 and 376.69 is: 519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.67 : 881.34 = 376.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.67/881.34 = 376.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.67x = 881.34 × 376.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.67x = 331,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,991.96/638.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.82

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