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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.76, 878.94 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.76, 878.94 and 388.24 is: 535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.76 : 878.94 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.76/878.94 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.76x = 878.94 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.76x = 341,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,239.67/636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.90

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