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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.23, 878.07 and 387.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.23, 878.07 and 387.58 is: 534.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.23 : 878.07 = 387.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.23/878.07 = 387.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.23x = 878.07 × 387.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.23x = 340,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,324.65/636.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.91

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