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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.18, 883.88 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.18, 883.88 and 378.28 is: 522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.18 : 883.88 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.18/883.88 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.18x = 883.88 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.18x = 334,354.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,354.13/640.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.28

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