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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.48, 879.69 and 357.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.48, 879.69 and 357.77 is: 493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.48 : 879.69 = 357.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.48/879.69 = 357.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.48x = 879.69 × 357.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.48x = 314,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,726.69/637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.71

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