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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.26, 881.07 and 405.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.26, 881.07 and 405.38 is: 559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.26 : 881.07 = 405.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.26/881.07 = 405.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.26x = 881.07 × 405.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.26x = 357,168.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,168.16/638.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.60

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