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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.52, 878.23 and 387.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.52, 878.23 and 387.83 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.52 : 878.23 = 387.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.52/878.23 = 387.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.52x = 878.23 × 387.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.52x = 340,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,603.94/636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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