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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.55, 879.80 and 357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.55, 879.80 and 357.80 is: 493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.55 : 879.80 = 357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.55/879.80 = 357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.55x = 879.80 × 357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.55x = 314,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,790.65/637.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.75

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