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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.81, 880.44 and 389.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.81, 880.44 and 389.21 is: 537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.81 : 880.44 = 389.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.81/880.44 = 389.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.81x = 880.44 × 389.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.81x = 342,676.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,676.05/637.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.27

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