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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.78, 881.46 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.78, 881.46 and 376.70 is: 519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.78 : 881.46 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.78/881.46 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.78x = 881.46 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.78x = 332,045.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,045.98/638.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.81

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