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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.89, 881.62 and 359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.89, 881.62 and 359.14 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.89 : 881.62 = 359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.89/881.62 = 359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.89x = 881.62 × 359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.89x = 316,618.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,618.80/638.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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