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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.63, 879.96 and 375.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.63, 879.96 and 375.55 is: 518.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.63 : 879.96 = 375.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.63/879.96 = 375.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.63x = 879.96 × 375.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.63x = 330,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,468.98/637.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.28

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