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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.89, 880.22 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.89, 880.22 and 358.06 is: 494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.89 : 880.22 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.89/880.22 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.89x = 880.22 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.89x = 315,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,168.93/637.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.08

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