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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.59, 878.51 and 387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.59, 878.51 and 387.92 is: 535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.59 : 878.51 = 387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.59/878.51 = 387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.59x = 878.51 × 387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.59x = 340,794.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,794.77/636.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.34

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