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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.38, 879.48 and 375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.38, 879.48 and 375.42 is: 518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.38 : 879.48 = 375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.38/879.48 = 375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.38x = 879.48 × 375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.38x = 330,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,174.38/637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.02

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