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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.92, 881.70 and 376.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.92, 881.70 and 376.93 is: 520.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.92 : 881.70 = 376.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.92/881.70 = 376.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.92x = 881.70 × 376.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.92x = 332,335.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,335.56/638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.15

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