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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.06, 883.29 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.06, 883.29 and 374.56 is: 516.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.06 : 883.29 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.06/883.29 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.06x = 883.29 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.06x = 330,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,845.10/640.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.90

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