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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.32, 879.40 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.32, 879.40 and 368.10 is: 507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.32 : 879.40 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.32/879.40 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.32x = 879.40 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.32x = 323,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,707.14/637.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.92

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