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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.94, 880.06 and 375.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.94, 880.06 and 375.83 is: 518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.94 : 880.06 = 375.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.94/880.06 = 375.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.94x = 880.06 × 375.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.94x = 330,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,752.95/637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.47

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