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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.35, 879.47 and 388.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.35, 879.47 and 388.73 is: 536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.35 : 879.47 = 388.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.35/879.47 = 388.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.35x = 879.47 × 388.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.35x = 341,878.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,878.09/637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.41

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