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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.82, 881.28 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.82, 881.28 and 376.65 is: 519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.82 : 881.28 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.82/881.28 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.82x = 881.28 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.82x = 331,934.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,934.11/638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.61

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