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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.08, 880.59 and 358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.08, 880.59 and 358.30 is: 494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.08 : 880.59 = 358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.08/880.59 = 358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.08x = 880.59 × 358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.08x = 315,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,517.84/638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.48

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