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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.88, 880.27 and 375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.88, 880.27 and 375.89 is: 518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.88 : 880.27 = 375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.88/880.27 = 375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.88x = 880.27 × 375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.88x = 330,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,884.30/637.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.73

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