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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.04, 879.18 and 375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.04, 879.18 and 375.14 is: 517.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.04 : 879.18 = 375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.04/879.18 = 375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.04x = 879.18 × 375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.04x = 329,815.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,815.59/637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.73

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