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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.88, 881.67 and 359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.88, 881.67 and 359.13 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.88 : 881.67 = 359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.88/881.67 = 359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.88x = 881.67 × 359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.88x = 316,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,634.15/638.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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