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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 878.62 and 388.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 878.62 and 388.35 is: 535.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 878.62 = 388.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/878.62 = 388.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 878.62 × 388.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 341,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,209.22/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.64

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