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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.80, 881.58 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.80, 881.58 and 376.86 is: 520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.80 : 881.58 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.80/881.58 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.80x = 881.58 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.80x = 332,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,232.24/638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.09

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