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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.74, 880.08 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.74, 880.08 and 357.96 is: 493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.74 : 880.08 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.74/880.08 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.74x = 880.08 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.74x = 315,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,033.44/637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.98

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