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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.93, 881.44 and 373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.93, 881.44 and 373.35 is: 515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.93 : 881.44 = 373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.93/881.44 = 373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.93x = 881.44 × 373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.93x = 329,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,085.62/638.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.06

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