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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.04, 883.44 and 391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.04, 883.44 and 391.59 is: 540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.04 : 883.44 = 391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.04/883.44 = 391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.04x = 883.44 × 391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.04x = 345,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,946.27/640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.51

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