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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.66, 879.75 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.66, 879.75 and 388.92 is: 536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.66 : 879.75 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.66/879.75 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.66x = 879.75 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.66x = 342,152.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,152.37/637.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.57

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