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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.63, 881.30 and 362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.63, 881.30 and 362.63 is: 500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.63 : 881.30 = 362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.63/881.30 = 362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.63x = 881.30 × 362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.63x = 319,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,582.32/638.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.42

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