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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.80, 881.46 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.80, 881.46 and 359.02 is: 495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.80 : 881.46 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.80/881.46 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.80x = 881.46 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.80x = 316,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,461.77/638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.40

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