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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.08, 883.32 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.08, 883.32 and 356.50 is: 491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.08 : 883.32 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.08/883.32 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.08x = 883.32 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.08x = 314,901.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,901.80/640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.98

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