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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.94, 880.32 and 358.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.94, 880.32 and 358.17 is: 494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.94 : 880.32 = 358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.94/880.32 = 358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.94x = 880.32 × 358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.94x = 315,304.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,304.21/637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.26

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