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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.54, 878.45 and 384.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.54, 878.45 and 384.63 is: 530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.54 : 878.45 = 384.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.54/878.45 = 384.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.54x = 878.45 × 384.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.54x = 337,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,876.30/636.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.80

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