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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 880.50 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 880.50 and 358.29 is: 494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 880.50 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/880.50 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 880.50 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 315,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,474.35/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.44

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