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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.00, 878.95 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.00, 878.95 and 375.06 is: 517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.00 : 878.95 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.00/878.95 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.00x = 878.95 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.00x = 329,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,662.75/637.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.53

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