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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.14, 878.64 and 416.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.14, 878.64 and 416.01 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.14 : 878.64 = 416.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.14/878.64 = 416.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.14x = 878.64 × 416.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.14x = 365,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,523.03/637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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