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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 881.58 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 881.58 and 373.32 is: 515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 881.58 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/881.58 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 881.58 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 329,111.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,111.45/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.17

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