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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.14, 883.36 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.14, 883.36 and 360.36 is: 497.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.14 : 883.36 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.14/883.36 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.14x = 883.36 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.14x = 318,330.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,330.02/640.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.28

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