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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.80, 880.08 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.80, 880.08 and 358.02 is: 494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.80 : 880.08 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.80/880.08 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.80x = 880.08 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.80x = 315,086.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,086.24/637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.02

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