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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.34, 879.69 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.34, 879.69 and 375.44 is: 518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.34 : 879.69 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.34/879.69 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.34x = 879.69 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.34x = 330,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,270.81/637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.20

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