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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640, 883.20 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640, 883.20 and 364.16 is: 502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640 : 883.20 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640/883.20 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640x = 883.20 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640x = 321,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,626.11/640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.54

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