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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.84, 878.67 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.84, 878.67 and 388.08 is: 535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.84 : 878.67 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.84/878.67 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.84x = 878.67 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.84x = 340,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,994.25/636.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.45

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