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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.79, 881.54 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.79, 881.54 and 359.04 is: 495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.79 : 881.54 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.79/881.54 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.79x = 881.54 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.79x = 316,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,508.12/638.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.48

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