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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.23, 879.45 and 388.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.23, 879.45 and 388.58 is: 536.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.23 : 879.45 = 388.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.23/879.45 = 388.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.23x = 879.45 × 388.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.23x = 341,736.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,736.68/637.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.28

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