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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.17, 883.40 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.17, 883.40 and 378.27 is: 521.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.17 : 883.40 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.17/883.40 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.17x = 883.40 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.17x = 334,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,161.83/640.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.99

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