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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.44, 880.20 and 507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.44, 880.20 and 507.36 is: 700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.44 : 880.20 = 507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.44/880.20 = 507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.44x = 880.20 × 507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.44x = 446,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,578.27/637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.58

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