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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.83, 880.77 and 402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.83, 880.77 and 402.20 is: 555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.83 : 880.77 = 402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.83/880.77 = 402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.83x = 880.77 × 402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.83x = 354,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,243.68/637.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.39

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