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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.19, 879.25 and 371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.19, 879.25 and 371.56 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.19 : 879.25 = 371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.19/879.25 = 371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.19x = 879.25 × 371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.19x = 326,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,690.83/637.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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