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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.05, 880.55 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.05, 880.55 and 358.29 is: 494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.05 : 880.55 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.05/880.55 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.05x = 880.55 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.05x = 315,492.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,492.26/638.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.46

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