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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.48, 879.93 and 388.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.48, 879.93 and 388.71 is: 536.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.48 : 879.93 = 388.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.48/879.93 = 388.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.48x = 879.93 × 388.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.48x = 342,031.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,031.62/637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.54

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