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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.03, 879.09 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.03, 879.09 and 375.04 is: 517.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.03 : 879.09 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.03/879.09 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.03x = 879.09 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.03x = 329,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,689.52/637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.55

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