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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.14, 883.26 and 378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.14, 883.26 and 378.18 is: 521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.14 : 883.26 = 378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.14/883.26 = 378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.14x = 883.26 × 378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.14x = 334,031.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,031.27/640.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.81

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