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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640, 883.32 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640, 883.32 and 364 is: 502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640 : 883.32 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640/883.32 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640x = 883.32 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640x = 321,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,528.48/640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.39

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