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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.06, 880.55 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.06, 880.55 and 358.28 is: 494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.06 : 880.55 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.06/880.55 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.06x = 880.55 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.06x = 315,477.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,477.26/638.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.44

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