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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.68, 881.58 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.68, 881.58 and 373.18 is: 515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.68 : 881.58 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.68/881.58 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.68x = 881.58 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.68x = 328,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,988.02/638.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.11

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