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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.61, 879.90 and 372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.61, 879.90 and 372.23 is: 513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.61 : 879.90 = 372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.61/879.90 = 372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.61x = 879.90 × 372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.61x = 327,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,525.18/637.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.68

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