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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.81, 881.58 and 376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.81, 881.58 and 376.77 is: 519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.81 : 881.58 = 376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.81/881.58 = 376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.81x = 881.58 × 376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.81x = 332,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,152.90/638.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.96

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