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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.35, 880.87 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.35, 880.87 and 358.52 is: 494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.35 : 880.87 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.35/880.87 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.35x = 880.87 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.35x = 315,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,809.51/638.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.73

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