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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.19, 879.39 and 388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.19, 879.39 and 388.46 is: 536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.19 : 879.39 = 388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.19/879.39 = 388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.19x = 879.39 × 388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.19x = 341,607.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,607.84/637.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.12

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