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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.67, 881.34 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.67, 881.34 and 373.13 is: 514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.67 : 881.34 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.67/881.34 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.67x = 881.34 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.67x = 328,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,850.59/638.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.90

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