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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.78, 880.18 and 375.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.78, 880.18 and 375.95 is: 518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.78 : 880.18 = 375.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.78/880.18 = 375.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.78x = 880.18 × 375.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.78x = 330,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,898.33/637.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.83

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