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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.10, 883.32 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.10, 883.32 and 391.38 is: 540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.10 : 883.32 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.10/883.32 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.10x = 883.32 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.10x = 345,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,713.78/640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.10

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