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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637, 879.08 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637, 879.08 and 361 is: 498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637 : 879.08 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637/879.08 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637x = 879.08 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637x = 317,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,347.88/637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.19

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