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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.61, 879.89 and 375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.61, 879.89 and 375.62 is: 518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.61 : 879.89 = 375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.61/879.89 = 375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.61x = 879.89 × 375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.61x = 330,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,498.00/637.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.34

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