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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.85, 880.29 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.85, 880.29 and 375.86 is: 518.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.85 : 880.29 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.85/880.29 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.85x = 880.29 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.85x = 330,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,861.40/637.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.72

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