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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.21, 879.05 and 401.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.21, 879.05 and 401.05 is: 553.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.21 : 879.05 = 401.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.21/879.05 = 401.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.21x = 879.05 × 401.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.21x = 352,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,540.30/637.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.26

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