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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.25, 879.48 and 357.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.25, 879.48 and 357.53 is: 493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.25 : 879.48 = 357.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.25/879.48 = 357.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.25x = 879.48 × 357.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.25x = 314,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,440.48/637.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.43

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