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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.07, 879.18 and 357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.07, 879.18 and 357.31 is: 493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.07 : 879.18 = 357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.07/879.18 = 357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.07x = 879.18 × 357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.07x = 314,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,133.62/637.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.09

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