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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.72, 878.29 and 387.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.72, 878.29 and 387.91 is: 535.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.72 : 878.29 = 387.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.72/878.29 = 387.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.72x = 878.29 × 387.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.72x = 340,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,697.47/636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.08

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