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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 879.17 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 879.17 and 371.52 is: 512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 879.17 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/879.17 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 879.17 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 326,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,627.38/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.74

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