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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.30, 879.46 and 388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.30, 879.46 and 388.53 is: 536.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.30 : 879.46 = 388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.30/879.46 = 388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.30x = 879.46 × 388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.30x = 341,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,695.62/637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.16

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