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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.68, 879.95 and 357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.68, 879.95 and 357.86 is: 493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.68 : 879.95 = 357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.68/879.95 = 357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.68x = 879.95 × 357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.68x = 314,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,902.73/637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.82

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