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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.12, 880.58 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.12, 880.58 and 358.36 is: 494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.12 : 880.58 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.12/880.58 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.12x = 880.58 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.12x = 315,564.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,564.65/638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.52

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