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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 879.06 and 357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 879.06 and 357.27 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 879.06 = 357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/879.06 = 357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 879.06 × 357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 314,061.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,061.77/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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