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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.56, 879.48 and 401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.56, 879.48 and 401.28 is: 553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.56 : 879.48 = 401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.56/879.48 = 401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.56x = 879.48 × 401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.56x = 352,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,917.73/637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.54

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