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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.11, 883.31 and 360.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.11, 883.31 and 360.29 is: 497.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.11 : 883.31 = 360.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.11/883.31 = 360.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.11x = 883.31 × 360.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.11x = 318,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,248.17/640.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.18

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