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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.30, 879.40 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.30, 879.40 and 357.51 is: 493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.30 : 879.40 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.30/879.40 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.30x = 879.40 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.30x = 314,394.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,394.29/637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.32

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