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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.34, 879.26 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.34, 879.26 and 371.73 is: 512.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.34 : 879.26 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.34/879.26 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.34x = 879.26 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.34x = 326,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,845.46/637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.83

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