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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.89, 880.24 and 358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.89, 880.24 and 358.09 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.89 : 880.24 = 358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.89/880.24 = 358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.89x = 880.24 × 358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.89x = 315,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,198.95/637.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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