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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.78, 881.56 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.78, 881.56 and 359.07 is: 495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.78 : 881.56 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.78/881.56 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.78x = 881.56 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.78x = 316,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,538.89/638.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.54

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