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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.85, 880.23 and 361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.85, 880.23 and 361.85 is: 499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.85 : 880.23 = 361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.85/880.23 = 361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.85x = 880.23 × 361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.85x = 318,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,511.23/637.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.35

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