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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.96, 880.55 and 389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.96, 880.55 and 389.41 is: 537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.96 : 880.55 = 389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.96/880.55 = 389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.96x = 880.55 × 389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.96x = 342,894.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,894.98/637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.49

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