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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.02, 880.41 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.02, 880.41 and 358.16 is: 494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.02 : 880.41 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.02/880.41 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.02x = 880.41 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.02x = 315,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,328.53/638.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.23

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