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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.81, 881.56 and 362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.81, 881.56 and 362.81 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.81 : 881.56 = 362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.81/881.56 = 362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.81x = 881.56 × 362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.81x = 319,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,838.78/638.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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