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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.44, 879.66 and 375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.44, 879.66 and 375.42 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.44 : 879.66 = 375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.44/879.66 = 375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.44x = 879.66 × 375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.44x = 330,241.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,241.96/637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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