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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.68, 881.30 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.68, 881.30 and 358.88 is: 495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.68 : 881.30 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.68/881.30 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.68x = 881.30 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.68x = 316,274.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,274.74/638.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.20

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