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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.81, 880.19 and 375.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.81, 880.19 and 375.77 is: 518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.81 : 880.19 = 375.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.81/880.19 = 375.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.81x = 880.19 × 375.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.81x = 330,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,749.00/637.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.57

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