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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.81, 880.17 and 358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.81, 880.17 and 358.05 is: 494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.81 : 880.17 = 358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.81/880.17 = 358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.81x = 880.17 × 358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.81x = 315,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,149.85/637.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.11

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