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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.20, 883.09 and 391.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.20, 883.09 and 391.53 is: 540.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.20 : 883.09 = 391.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.20/883.09 = 391.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.20x = 883.09 × 391.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.20x = 345,754.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,754.27/640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.07

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