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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.06, 878.92 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.06, 878.92 and 357.24 is: 492.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.06 : 878.92 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.06/878.92 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.06x = 878.92 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.06x = 313,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,985.38/637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.87

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