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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.26, 879.38 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.26, 879.38 and 388.60 is: 536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.26 : 879.38 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.26/879.38 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.26x = 879.38 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.26x = 341,727.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,727.07/637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.24

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