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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.17, 879.27 and 357.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.17, 879.27 and 357.45 is: 493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.17 : 879.27 = 357.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.17/879.27 = 357.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.17x = 879.27 × 357.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.17x = 314,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,295.06/637.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.27

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