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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.88, 880.29 and 376.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.88, 880.29 and 376.05 is: 518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.88 : 880.29 = 376.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.88/880.29 = 376.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.88x = 880.29 × 376.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.88x = 331,033.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,033.05/637.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.96

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