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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.06, 879.17 and 375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.06, 879.17 and 375.02 is: 517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.06 : 879.17 = 375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.06/879.17 = 375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.06x = 879.17 × 375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.06x = 329,706.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,706.33/637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.54

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