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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.23, 879.36 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.23, 879.36 and 371.72 is: 512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.23 : 879.36 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.23/879.36 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.23x = 879.36 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.23x = 326,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,875.70/637.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.96

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