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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.65, 879.81 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.65, 879.81 and 389.07 is: 536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.65 : 879.81 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.65/879.81 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.65x = 879.81 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.65x = 342,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,307.68/637.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.83

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