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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.55, 881.12 and 358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.55, 881.12 and 358.75 is: 495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.55 : 881.12 = 358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.55/881.12 = 358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.55x = 881.12 × 358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.55x = 316,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,100.49/638.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.03

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