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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.87, 881.54 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.87, 881.54 and 376.94 is: 520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.87 : 881.54 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.87/881.54 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.87x = 881.54 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.87x = 332,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,288.01/638.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.12

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