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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.29, 879.65 and 371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.29, 879.65 and 371.96 is: 513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.29 : 879.65 = 371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.29/879.65 = 371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.29x = 879.65 × 371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.29x = 327,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,188.36/637.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.41

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