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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.85, 881.60 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.85, 881.60 and 359.07 is: 495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.85 : 881.60 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.85/881.60 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.85x = 881.60 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.85x = 316,558.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,558.45/638.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.52

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