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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.97, 881.75 and 359.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.97, 881.75 and 359.21 is: 495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.97 : 881.75 = 359.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.97/881.75 = 359.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.97x = 881.75 × 359.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.97x = 316,727.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,727.21/638.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.68

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