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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.66, 879.96 and 375.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.66, 879.96 and 375.70 is: 518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.66 : 879.96 = 375.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.66/879.96 = 375.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.66x = 879.96 × 375.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.66x = 330,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,600.97/637.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.46

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