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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.05, 879.22 and 375.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.05, 879.22 and 375.22 is: 517.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.05 : 879.22 = 375.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.05/879.22 = 375.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.05x = 879.22 × 375.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.05x = 329,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,900.93/637.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.86

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