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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.29, 879.57 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.29, 879.57 and 388.62 is: 536.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.29 : 879.57 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.29/879.57 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.29x = 879.57 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.29x = 341,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,818.49/637.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.36

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