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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.62, 881.27 and 355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.62, 881.27 and 355.03 is: 489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.62 : 881.27 = 355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.62/881.27 = 355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.62x = 881.27 × 355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.62x = 312,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,871.11/638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.92

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