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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.14, 879.26 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.14, 879.26 and 375.18 is: 517.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.14 : 879.26 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.14/879.26 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.14x = 879.26 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.14x = 329,878.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,878.89/637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.75

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