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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.20, 883.50 and 378.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.20, 883.50 and 378.20 is: 521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.20 : 883.50 = 378.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.20/883.50 = 378.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.20x = 883.50 × 378.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.20x = 334,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,139.70/640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.93

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