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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.23, 880.80 and 358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.23, 880.80 and 358.45 is: 494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.23 : 880.80 = 358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.23/880.80 = 358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.23x = 880.80 × 358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.23x = 315,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,721.90/638.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.68

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