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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.57, 880.02 and 375.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.57, 880.02 and 375.67 is: 518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.57 : 880.02 = 375.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.57/880.02 = 375.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.57x = 880.02 × 375.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.57x = 330,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,590.83/637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.52

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