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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.10, 878.98 and 357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.10, 878.98 and 357.29 is: 492.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.10 : 878.98 = 357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.10/878.98 = 357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.10x = 878.98 × 357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.10x = 314,053.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,053.38/637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.94

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