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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.40, 879.64 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.40, 879.64 and 357.60 is: 493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.40 : 879.64 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.40/879.64 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.40x = 879.64 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.40x = 314,559.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,559.26/637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.50

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