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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.58, 878.63 and 388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.58, 878.63 and 388.10 is: 535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.58 : 878.63 = 388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.58/878.63 = 388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.58x = 878.63 × 388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.58x = 340,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,996.30/636.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.67

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