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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.12, 883.28 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.12, 883.28 and 360.32 is: 497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.12 : 883.28 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.12/883.28 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.12x = 883.28 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.12x = 318,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,266.56/640.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.20

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