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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.28, 879.40 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.28, 879.40 and 375.12 is: 517.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.28 : 879.40 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.28/879.40 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.28x = 879.40 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.28x = 329,880.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,880.53/637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.64

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