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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.44, 878.36 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.44, 878.36 and 387.84 is: 535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.44 : 878.36 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.44/878.36 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.44x = 878.36 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.44x = 340,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,663.14/636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.26

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