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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.84, 880.04 and 358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.84, 880.04 and 358.05 is: 494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.84 : 880.04 = 358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.84/880.04 = 358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.84x = 880.04 × 358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.84x = 315,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,094.08/637.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.00

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