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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.76, 880.10 and 357.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.76, 880.10 and 357.98 is: 494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.76 : 880.10 = 357.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.76/880.10 = 357.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.76x = 880.10 × 357.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.76x = 315,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,052.01/637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.00

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