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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.69, 881.31 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.69, 881.31 and 358.92 is: 495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.69 : 881.31 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.69/881.31 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.69x = 881.31 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.69x = 316,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,316.86/638.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.26

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