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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.29, 880.75 and 358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.29, 880.75 and 358.45 is: 494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.29 : 880.75 = 358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.29/880.75 = 358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.29x = 880.75 × 358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.29x = 315,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,704.84/638.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.61

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