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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637, 878.84 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637, 878.84 and 388.24 is: 535.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637 : 878.84 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637/878.84 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637x = 878.84 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637x = 341,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,200.84/637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.64

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