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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.41, 879.63 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.41, 879.63 and 357.66 is: 493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.41 : 879.63 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.41/879.63 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.41x = 879.63 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.41x = 314,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,608.47/637.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.57

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