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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.74, 881.40 and 358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.74, 881.40 and 358.91 is: 495.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.74 : 881.40 = 358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.74/881.40 = 358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.74x = 881.40 × 358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.74x = 316,343.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,343.27/638.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.27

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