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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.93, 880.19 and 401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.93, 880.19 and 401.94 is: 554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.93 : 880.19 = 401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.93/880.19 = 401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.93x = 880.19 × 401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.93x = 353,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,781.72/637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.58

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