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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.00, 880.52 and 358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.00, 880.52 and 358.23 is: 494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.00 : 880.52 = 358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.00/880.52 = 358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.00x = 880.52 × 358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.00x = 315,430.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,430.19/638.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.41

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