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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.62, 879.90 and 357.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.62, 879.90 and 357.85 is: 493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.62 : 879.90 = 357.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.62/879.90 = 357.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.62x = 879.90 × 357.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.62x = 314,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,872.22/637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.82

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