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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.79, 880.17 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.79, 880.17 and 358.08 is: 494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.79 : 880.17 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.79/880.17 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.79x = 880.17 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.79x = 315,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,171.27/637.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.16

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