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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.44, 881.04 and 358.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.44, 881.04 and 358.67 is: 494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.44 : 881.04 = 358.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.44/881.04 = 358.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.44x = 881.04 × 358.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.44x = 316,001.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,001.21/638.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.96

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