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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 880.60 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 880.60 and 358.31 is: 494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 880.60 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/880.60 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 880.60 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 315,522.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,522.49/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.43

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