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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.81, 881.30 and 402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.81, 881.30 and 402.68 is: 555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.81 : 881.30 = 402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.81/881.30 = 402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.81x = 881.30 × 402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.81x = 354,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,875.46/638.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.53

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