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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.38, 879.62 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.38, 879.62 and 375.30 is: 517.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.38 : 879.62 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.38/879.62 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.38x = 879.62 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.38x = 330,119.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,119.51/637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.93

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