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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.12, 878.93 and 388.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.12, 878.93 and 388.41 is: 535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.12 : 878.93 = 388.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.12/878.93 = 388.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.12x = 878.93 × 388.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.12x = 341,388.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,388.55/637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.83

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