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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.66, 881.34 and 358.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.66, 881.34 and 358.89 is: 495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.66 : 881.34 = 358.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.66/881.34 = 358.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.66x = 881.34 × 358.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.66x = 316,304.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,304.11/638.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.26

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