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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.98, 881.85 and 359.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.98, 881.85 and 359.29 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.98 : 881.85 = 359.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.98/881.85 = 359.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.98x = 881.85 × 359.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.98x = 316,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,837.38/638.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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