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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.01, 880.38 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.01, 880.38 and 358.26 is: 494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.01 : 880.38 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.01/880.38 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.01x = 880.38 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.01x = 315,401.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,401.64/638.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.35

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