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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.16, 879.26 and 357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.16, 879.26 and 357.42 is: 493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.16 : 879.26 = 357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.16/879.26 = 357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.16x = 879.26 × 357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.16x = 314,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,265.11/637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.23

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