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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.90, 879.92 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.90, 879.92 and 385.74 is: 532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.90 : 879.92 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.90/879.92 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.90x = 879.92 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.90x = 339,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,420.34/637.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.09

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