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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.29, 879.37 and 357.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.29, 879.37 and 357.45 is: 493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.29 : 879.37 = 357.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.29/879.37 = 357.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.29x = 879.37 × 357.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.29x = 314,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,330.81/637.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.23

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