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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.80, 880.17 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.80, 880.17 and 358.04 is: 494.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.80 : 880.17 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.80/880.17 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.80x = 880.17 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.80x = 315,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,134.28/637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.10

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