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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.18, 880.61 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.18, 880.61 and 358.37 is: 494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.18 : 880.61 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.18/880.61 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.18x = 880.61 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.18x = 315,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,584.62/638.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.51

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