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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.53, 879.57 and 388.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.53, 879.57 and 388.77 is: 536.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.53 : 879.57 = 388.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.53/879.57 = 388.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.53x = 879.57 × 388.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.53x = 341,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,950.43/637.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.37

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