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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638, 880.44 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638, 880.44 and 362 is: 499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 880.44 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/880.44 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 880.44 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 318,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,719.28/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.56

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