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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.11, 883.32 and 391.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.11, 883.32 and 391.37 is: 540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.11 : 883.32 = 391.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.11/883.32 = 391.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.11x = 883.32 × 391.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.11x = 345,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,700.53/640.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.06

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