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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.56, 879.79 and 357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.56, 879.79 and 357.82 is: 493.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.56 : 879.79 = 357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.56/879.79 = 357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.56x = 879.79 × 357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.56x = 314,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,806.46/637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.77

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