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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 879.09 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 879.09 and 371.58 is: 512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 879.09 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/879.09 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 879.09 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 326,652.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,652.26/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.73

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