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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.38, 879.57 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.38, 879.57 and 375.39 is: 518.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.38 : 879.57 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.38/879.57 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.38x = 879.57 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.38x = 330,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,181.78/637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.03

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