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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.13, 880.64 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.13, 880.64 and 358.37 is: 494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.13 : 880.64 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.13/880.64 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.13x = 880.64 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.13x = 315,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,591.45/638.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.56

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