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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.97, 880.47 and 375.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.97, 880.47 and 375.99 is: 518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.97 : 880.47 = 375.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.97/880.47 = 375.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.97x = 880.47 × 375.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.97x = 331,047.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,047.92/637.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.91

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