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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.93, 881.73 and 359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.93, 881.73 and 359.18 is: 495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.93 : 881.73 = 359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.93/881.73 = 359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.93x = 881.73 × 359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.93x = 316,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,697.33/638.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.67

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