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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.84, 880.20 and 375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.84, 880.20 and 375.76 is: 518.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.84 : 880.20 = 375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.84/880.20 = 375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.84x = 880.20 × 375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.84x = 330,743.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,743.95/637.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.54

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