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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.74, 880.16 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.74, 880.16 and 375.75 is: 518.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.74 : 880.16 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.74/880.16 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.74x = 880.16 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.74x = 330,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,718.24/637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.58

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