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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.85, 881.63 and 359.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.85, 881.63 and 359.11 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.85 : 881.63 = 359.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.85/881.63 = 359.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.85x = 881.63 × 359.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.85x = 316,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,597.05/638.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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