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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.75, 880.10 and 361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.75, 880.10 and 361.75 is: 499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.75 : 880.10 = 361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.75/880.10 = 361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.75x = 880.10 × 361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.75x = 318,376.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,376.18/637.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.22

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