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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.70, 881.40 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.70, 881.40 and 358.93 is: 495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.70 : 881.40 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.70/881.40 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.70x = 881.40 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.70x = 316,360.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,360.90/638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.32

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