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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.76, 881.56 and 418.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.76, 881.56 and 418.35 is: 577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.76 : 881.56 = 418.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.76/881.56 = 418.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.76x = 881.56 × 418.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.76x = 368,800.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,800.63/638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.37

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