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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.32, 879.10 and 388.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.32, 879.10 and 388.39 is: 535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.32 : 879.10 = 388.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.32/879.10 = 388.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.32x = 879.10 × 388.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.32x = 341,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,433.65/637.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.73

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