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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.64, 881.41 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.64, 881.41 and 355.12 is: 490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.64 : 881.41 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.64/881.41 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.64x = 881.41 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.64x = 313,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,006.32/638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.11

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