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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.23, 879.31 and 357.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.23, 879.31 and 357.47 is: 493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.23 : 879.31 = 357.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.23/879.31 = 357.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.23x = 879.31 × 357.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.23x = 314,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,326.95/637.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.27

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