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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.27, 879.78 and 388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.27, 879.78 and 388.65 is: 536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.27 : 879.78 = 388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.27/879.78 = 388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.27x = 879.78 × 388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.27x = 341,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,926.50/637.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.55

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