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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.12, 879.18 and 357.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.12, 879.18 and 357.34 is: 493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.12 : 879.18 = 357.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.12/879.18 = 357.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.12x = 879.18 × 357.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.12x = 314,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,166.18/637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.10

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