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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.79, 881.47 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.79, 881.47 and 376.75 is: 519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.79 : 881.47 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.79/881.47 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.79x = 881.47 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.79x = 332,093.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,093.82/638.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.88

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