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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.59, 879.86 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.59, 879.86 and 375.60 is: 518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.59 : 879.86 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.59/879.86 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.59x = 879.86 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.59x = 330,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,473.54/637.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.32

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