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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 883.25 and 374.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 883.25 and 374.62 is: 516.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 883.25 = 374.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/883.25 = 374.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 883.25 × 374.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 330,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,883.12/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.99

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