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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.26, 879.37 and 388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.26, 879.37 and 388.63 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.26 : 879.37 = 388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.26/879.37 = 388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.26x = 879.37 × 388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.26x = 341,745.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,745.17/637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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