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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.72, 880.02 and 375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.72, 880.02 and 375.76 is: 518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.72 : 880.02 = 375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.72/880.02 = 375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.72x = 880.02 × 375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.72x = 330,676.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,676.32/637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.53

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