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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.01, 879.18 and 375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.01, 879.18 and 375.17 is: 517.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.01 : 879.18 = 375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.01/879.18 = 375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.01x = 879.18 × 375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.01x = 329,841.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,841.96/637.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.80

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