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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.78, 881.62 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.78, 881.62 and 376.92 is: 520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.78 : 881.62 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.78/881.62 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.78x = 881.62 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.78x = 332,299.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,299.27/638.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.21

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