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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.10, 879.37 and 388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.10, 879.37 and 388.59 is: 536.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.10 : 879.37 = 388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.10/879.37 = 388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.10x = 879.37 × 388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.10x = 341,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,714.39/637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.36

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