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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.37, 881.01 and 358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.37, 881.01 and 358.65 is: 494.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.37 : 881.01 = 358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.37/881.01 = 358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.37x = 881.01 × 358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.37x = 315,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,974.24/638.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.97

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