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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.11, 883.13 and 377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.11, 883.13 and 377.94 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.11 : 883.13 = 377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.11/883.13 = 377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.11x = 883.13 × 377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.11x = 333,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,768.26/640.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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