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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.68, 880.04 and 372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.68, 880.04 and 372.22 is: 513.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.68 : 880.04 = 372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.68/880.04 = 372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.68x = 880.04 × 372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.68x = 327,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,568.49/637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.69

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