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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.66, 878.24 and 387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.66, 878.24 and 387.99 is: 535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.66 : 878.24 = 387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.66/878.24 = 387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.66x = 878.24 × 387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.66x = 340,749.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,749.31/636.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.21

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