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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.88, 880.01 and 401.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.88, 880.01 and 401.71 is: 554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.88 : 880.01 = 401.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.88/880.01 = 401.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.88x = 880.01 × 401.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.88x = 353,510.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,510.02/637.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.20

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