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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.61, 880.06 and 389.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.61, 880.06 and 389.10 is: 537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.61 : 880.06 = 389.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.61/880.06 = 389.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.61x = 880.06 × 389.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.61x = 342,431.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,431.35/637.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.05

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