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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.89, 880.16 and 375.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.89, 880.16 and 375.81 is: 518.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.89 : 880.16 = 375.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.89/880.16 = 375.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.89x = 880.16 × 375.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.89x = 330,772.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,772.93/637.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.54

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