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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 883.20 and 391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 883.20 and 391.76 is: 540.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 883.20 = 391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/883.20 = 391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 883.20 × 391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 346,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,002.43/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.61

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