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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.91, 881.73 and 359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.91, 881.73 and 359.19 is: 495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.91 : 881.73 = 359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.91/881.73 = 359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.91x = 881.73 × 359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.91x = 316,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,708.60/638.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.70

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