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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.70, 881.36 and 358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.70, 881.36 and 358.94 is: 495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.70 : 881.36 = 358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.70/881.36 = 358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.70x = 881.36 × 358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.70x = 316,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,356.26/638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.32

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