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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 878.99 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 878.99 and 371.48 is: 512.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 878.99 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/878.99 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 878.99 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 326,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,520.95/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.58

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