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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.68, 879.90 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.68, 879.90 and 372.12 is: 513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.68 : 879.90 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.68/879.90 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.68x = 879.90 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.68x = 327,428.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,428.39/637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.47

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