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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.66, 879.85 and 389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.66, 879.85 and 389.06 is: 536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.66 : 879.85 = 389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.66/879.85 = 389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.66x = 879.85 × 389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.66x = 342,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,314.44/637.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.83

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