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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.41, 880.94 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.41, 880.94 and 358.56 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.41 : 880.94 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.41/880.94 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.41x = 880.94 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.41x = 315,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,869.85/638.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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