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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.44, 879.71 and 388.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.44, 879.71 and 388.69 is: 536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.44 : 879.71 = 388.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.44/879.71 = 388.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.44x = 879.71 × 388.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.44x = 341,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,930.34/637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.41

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