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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.04, 883.02 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.04, 883.02 and 377.96 is: 521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.04 : 883.02 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.04/883.02 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.04x = 883.02 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.04x = 333,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,746.24/640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.45

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