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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637, 879.01 and 374.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637, 879.01 and 374.97 is: 517.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637 : 879.01 = 374.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637/879.01 = 374.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637x = 879.01 × 374.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637x = 329,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,602.38/637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.43

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