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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 878.76 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 878.76 and 388.26 is: 535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 878.76 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/878.76 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 878.76 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 341,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,187.36/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.60

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