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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.57, 879.96 and 388.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.57, 879.96 and 388.90 is: 536.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.57 : 879.96 = 388.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.57/879.96 = 388.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.57x = 879.96 × 388.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.57x = 342,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,219.00/637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.75

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