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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.52, 879.72 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.52, 879.72 and 357.68 is: 493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.52 : 879.72 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.52/879.72 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.52x = 879.72 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.52x = 314,658.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,658.25/637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.57

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