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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.07, 879.12 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.07, 879.12 and 375.03 is: 517.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.07 : 879.12 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.07/879.12 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.07x = 879.12 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.07x = 329,696.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,696.37/637.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.52

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