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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.90, 880.22 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.90, 880.22 and 358.07 is: 494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.90 : 880.22 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.90/880.22 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.90x = 880.22 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.90x = 315,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,180.38/637.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.09

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