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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.47, 881.05 and 358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.47, 881.05 and 358.73 is: 495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.47 : 881.05 = 358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.47/881.05 = 358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.47x = 881.05 × 358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.47x = 316,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,059.48/638.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.03

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