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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.10, 882.34 and 535.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.10, 882.34 and 535.54 is: 738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.10 : 882.34 = 535.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.10/882.34 = 535.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.10x = 882.34 × 535.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.10x = 472,528.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,528.36/640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.21

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