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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.88, 880.27 and 361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.88, 880.27 and 361.88 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.88 : 880.27 = 361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.88/880.27 = 361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.88x = 880.27 × 361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.88x = 318,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,546.80/637.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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