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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.24, 880.73 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.24, 880.73 and 358.47 is: 494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.24 : 880.73 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.24/880.73 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.24x = 880.73 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.24x = 315,715.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,715.28/638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.67

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