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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.99, 881.80 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.99, 881.80 and 359.24 is: 495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.99 : 881.80 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.99/881.80 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.99x = 881.80 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.99x = 316,774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,774.55/638.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.74

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