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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.91, 880.31 and 372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.91, 880.31 and 372.53 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.91 : 880.31 = 372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.91/880.31 = 372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.91x = 880.31 × 372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.91x = 327,939.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,939.39/637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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