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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.66, 881.43 and 359.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.66, 881.43 and 359.00 is: 495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.66 : 881.43 = 359.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.66/881.43 = 359.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.66x = 881.43 × 359.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.66x = 316,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,428.96/638.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.46

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