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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.73, 879.99 and 357.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.73, 879.99 and 357.95 is: 493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.73 : 879.99 = 357.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.73/879.99 = 357.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.73x = 879.99 × 357.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.73x = 314,992.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,992.42/637.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.93

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