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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.18, 879.24 and 375.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.18, 879.24 and 375.22 is: 517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.18 : 879.24 = 375.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.18/879.24 = 375.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.18x = 879.24 × 375.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.18x = 329,908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,908.43/637.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.76

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