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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.06, 883.35 and 378.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.06, 883.35 and 378.10 is: 521.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.06 : 883.35 = 378.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.06/883.35 = 378.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.06x = 883.35 × 378.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.06x = 333,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,994.64/640.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.82

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