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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.55, 881.19 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.55, 881.19 and 358.85 is: 495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.55 : 881.19 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.55/881.19 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.55x = 881.19 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.55x = 316,215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,215.03/638.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.21

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