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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.98, 880.36 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.98, 880.36 and 375.94 is: 518.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.98 : 880.36 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.98/880.36 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.98x = 880.36 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.98x = 330,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,962.54/637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.77

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