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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.55, 878.43 and 387.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.55, 878.43 and 387.82 is: 535.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.55 : 878.43 = 387.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.55/878.43 = 387.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.55x = 878.43 × 387.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.55x = 340,675.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,675.27/636.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.19

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