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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.18, 883.54 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.18, 883.54 and 374.70 is: 517.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.18 : 883.54 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.18/883.54 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.18x = 883.54 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.18x = 331,062.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,062.44/640.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.14

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