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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.97, 880.29 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.97, 880.29 and 358.16 is: 494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.97 : 880.29 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.97/880.29 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.97x = 880.29 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.97x = 315,284.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,284.67/637.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.20

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