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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.17, 883.42 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.17, 883.42 and 391.50 is: 540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.17 : 883.42 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.17/883.42 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.17x = 883.42 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.17x = 345,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,861.26/640.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.26

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