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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.20, 879.40 and 388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.20, 879.40 and 388.54 is: 536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.20 : 879.40 = 388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.20/879.40 = 388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.20x = 879.40 × 388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.20x = 341,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,682.08/637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.22

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