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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.58, 878.07 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.58, 878.07 and 387.64 is: 534.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.58 : 878.07 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.58/878.07 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.58x = 878.07 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.58x = 340,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,375.05/636.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.69

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