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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.41, 879.60 and 401.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.41, 879.60 and 401.29 is: 553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.41 : 879.60 = 401.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.41/879.60 = 401.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.41x = 879.60 × 401.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.41x = 352,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,974.68/637.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.76

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