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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.09, 883.37 and 378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.09, 883.37 and 378.26 is: 522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.09 : 883.37 = 378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.09/883.37 = 378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.09x = 883.37 × 378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.09x = 334,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,143.54/640.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.03

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