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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.57, 881.17 and 358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.57, 881.17 and 358.77 is: 495.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.57 : 881.17 = 358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.57/881.17 = 358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.57x = 881.17 × 358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.57x = 316,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,137.36/638.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.07

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