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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.72, 881.40 and 376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.72, 881.40 and 376.76 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.72 : 881.40 = 376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.72/881.40 = 376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.72x = 881.40 × 376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.72x = 332,076.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,076.26/638.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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