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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.60, 881.29 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.60, 881.29 and 358.84 is: 495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.60 : 881.29 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.60/881.29 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.60x = 881.29 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.60x = 316,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,242.10/638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.21

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