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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.76, 881.43 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.76, 881.43 and 373.26 is: 515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.76 : 881.43 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.76/881.43 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.76x = 881.43 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.76x = 329,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,002.56/638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.06

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