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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.07, 879.15 and 357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.07, 879.15 and 357.21 is: 492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.07 : 879.15 = 357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.07/879.15 = 357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.07x = 879.15 × 357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.07x = 314,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,042.51/637.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.95

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