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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.90, 880.08 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.90, 880.08 and 358.10 is: 494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.90 : 880.08 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.90/880.08 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.90x = 880.08 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.90x = 315,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,156.65/637.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.05

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