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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.31, 879.42 and 357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.31, 879.42 and 357.52 is: 493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.31 : 879.42 = 357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.31/879.42 = 357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.31x = 879.42 × 357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.31x = 314,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,410.24/637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.34

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