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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.14, 883.24 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.14, 883.24 and 360.32 is: 497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.14 : 883.24 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.14/883.24 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.14x = 883.24 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.14x = 318,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,249.04/640.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.16

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