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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.48, 881.15 and 358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.48, 881.15 and 358.73 is: 495.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.48 : 881.15 = 358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.48/881.15 = 358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.48x = 881.15 × 358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.48x = 316,088.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,088.74/638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.07

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