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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.76, 880.15 and 372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.76, 880.15 and 372.13 is: 513.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.76 : 880.15 = 372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.76/880.15 = 372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.76x = 880.15 × 372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.76x = 327,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,533.07/637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.57

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