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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.53, 879.81 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.53, 879.81 and 375.57 is: 518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.53 : 879.81 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.53/879.81 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.53x = 879.81 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.53x = 330,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,425.84/637.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.29

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