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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.99, 881.78 and 359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.99, 881.78 and 359.27 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.99 : 881.78 = 359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.99/881.78 = 359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.99x = 881.78 × 359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.99x = 316,797.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,797.10/638.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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