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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.96, 879.10 and 388.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.96, 879.10 and 388.43 is: 536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.96 : 879.10 = 388.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.96/879.10 = 388.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.96x = 879.10 × 388.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.96x = 341,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,468.81/636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.09

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