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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.91, 880.25 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.91, 880.25 and 358.06 is: 494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.91 : 880.25 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.91/880.25 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.91x = 880.25 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.91x = 315,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,177.91/637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.08

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