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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.71, 880.03 and 372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.71, 880.03 and 372.21 is: 513.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.71 : 880.03 = 372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.71/880.03 = 372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.71x = 880.03 × 372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.71x = 327,555.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,555.97/637.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.64

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