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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 880.38 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.92, 880.38 and 376.02 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.92 : 880.38 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.92/880.38 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.92x = 880.38 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.92x = 331,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,040.49/637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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