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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 883.14 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 883.14 and 377.88 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 883.14 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/883.14 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 883.14 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 333,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,720.94/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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