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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.89, 880.29 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.89, 880.29 and 375.84 is: 518.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.89 : 880.29 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.89/880.29 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.89x = 880.29 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.89x = 330,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,848.19/637.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.66

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