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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.71, 881.41 and 358.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.71, 881.41 and 358.95 is: 495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.71 : 881.41 = 358.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.71/881.41 = 358.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.71x = 881.41 × 358.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.71x = 316,382.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,382.12/638.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.35

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