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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.64, 879.96 and 375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.64, 879.96 and 375.68 is: 518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.64 : 879.96 = 375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.64/879.96 = 375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.64x = 879.96 × 375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.64x = 330,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,583.37/637.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.45

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