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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.03, 879.01 and 375.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.03, 879.01 and 375.13 is: 517.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.03 : 879.01 = 375.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.03/879.01 = 375.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.03x = 879.01 × 375.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.03x = 329,743.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,743.02/637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.63

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