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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.83, 880.31 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.83, 880.31 and 358.08 is: 494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.83 : 880.31 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.83/880.31 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.83x = 880.31 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.83x = 315,219.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,219.61/637.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.21

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