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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.83, 879.80 and 388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.83, 879.80 and 388.89 is: 536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.83 : 879.80 = 388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.83/879.80 = 388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.83x = 879.80 × 388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.83x = 342,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,143.48/637.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.42

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