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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.68, 880.05 and 372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.68, 880.05 and 372.11 is: 513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.68 : 880.05 = 372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.68/880.05 = 372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.68x = 880.05 × 372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.68x = 327,469.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,469.61/637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.53

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