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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.95, 880.49 and 389.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.95, 880.49 and 389.49 is: 537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.95 : 880.49 = 389.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.95/880.49 = 389.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.95x = 880.49 × 389.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.95x = 342,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,942.05/637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.57

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