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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.72, 878.32 and 388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.72, 878.32 and 388.04 is: 535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.72 : 878.32 = 388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.72/878.32 = 388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.72x = 878.32 × 388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.72x = 340,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,823.29/636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.28

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