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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.34, 879.48 and 357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.34, 879.48 and 357.57 is: 493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.34 : 879.48 = 357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.34/879.48 = 357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.34x = 879.48 × 357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.34x = 314,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,475.66/637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.42

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