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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.09, 883.31 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.09, 883.31 and 360.28 is: 497.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.09 : 883.31 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.09/883.31 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.09x = 883.31 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.09x = 318,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,238.23/640.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.18

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