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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.18, 883.27 and 360.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.18, 883.27 and 360.39 is: 497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.18 : 883.27 = 360.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.18/883.27 = 360.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.18x = 883.27 × 360.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.18x = 318,323.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,323.41/640.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.24

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