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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.64, 879.93 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.64, 879.93 and 357.89 is: 493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.64 : 879.93 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.64/879.93 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.64x = 879.93 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.64x = 314,920.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,920.35/637.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.88

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