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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.21, 878.07 and 387.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.21, 878.07 and 387.69 is: 535.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.21 : 878.07 = 387.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.21/878.07 = 387.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.21x = 878.07 × 387.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.21x = 340,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,418.96/636.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.07

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