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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.61, 879.87 and 375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.61, 879.87 and 375.62 is: 518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.61 : 879.87 = 375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.61/879.87 = 375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.61x = 879.87 × 375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.61x = 330,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,492.37/637.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.33

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