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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.22, 879.26 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.22, 879.26 and 375.24 is: 517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.22 : 879.26 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.22/879.26 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.22x = 879.26 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.22x = 329,933.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,933.52/637.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.77

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