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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.19, 883.52 and 371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.19, 883.52 and 371.09 is: 512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.19 : 883.52 = 371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.19/883.52 = 371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.19x = 883.52 × 371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.19x = 327,865.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,865.44/640.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.14

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