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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.16, 879.27 and 357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.16, 879.27 and 357.39 is: 493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.16 : 879.27 = 357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.16/879.27 = 357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.16x = 879.27 × 357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.16x = 314,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,241.97/637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.19

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