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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.09, 878.89 and 397.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.09, 878.89 and 397.97 is: 549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.09 : 878.89 = 397.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.09/878.89 = 397.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.09x = 878.89 × 397.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.09x = 349,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,765.47/637.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.01

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