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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.94, 880.36 and 376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.94, 880.36 and 376.11 is: 519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.94 : 880.36 = 376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.94/880.36 = 376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.94x = 880.36 × 376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.94x = 331,112.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,112.20/637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.03

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