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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.16, 879.07 and 388.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.16, 879.07 and 388.42 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.16 : 879.07 = 388.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.16/879.07 = 388.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.16x = 879.07 × 388.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.16x = 341,448.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,448.37/637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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