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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.85, 880.16 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.85, 880.16 and 389.24 is: 537.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.85 : 880.16 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.85/880.16 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.85x = 880.16 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.85x = 342,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,589.08/637.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.10

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