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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.37, 880.95 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.37, 880.95 and 358.59 is: 494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.37 : 880.95 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.37/880.95 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.37x = 880.95 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.37x = 315,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,899.86/638.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.85

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