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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.07, 883.46 and 378.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.07, 883.46 and 378.17 is: 521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.07 : 883.46 = 378.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.07/883.46 = 378.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.07x = 883.46 × 378.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.07x = 334,098.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,098.07/640.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.97

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