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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.18, 883.47 and 360.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.18, 883.47 and 360.37 is: 497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.18 : 883.47 = 360.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.18/883.47 = 360.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.18x = 883.47 × 360.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.18x = 318,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,376.08/640.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.32

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