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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.96, 881.82 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.96, 881.82 and 373.50 is: 515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.96 : 881.82 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.96/881.82 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.96x = 881.82 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.96x = 329,359.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,359.77/638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.47

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