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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.25, 880.77 and 358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.25, 880.77 and 358.49 is: 494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.25 : 880.77 = 358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.25/880.77 = 358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.25x = 880.77 × 358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.25x = 315,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,749.44/638.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.71

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