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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.85, 881.48 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.85, 881.48 and 373.24 is: 514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.85 : 881.48 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.85/881.48 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.85x = 881.48 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.85x = 329,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,005.63/638.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.99

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