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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.91, 880.36 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.91, 880.36 and 358.24 is: 494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.91 : 880.36 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.91/880.36 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.91x = 880.36 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.91x = 315,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,380.17/637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.40

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