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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.20, 883.56 and 391.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.20, 883.56 and 391.57 is: 540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.20 : 883.56 = 391.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.20/883.56 = 391.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.20x = 883.56 × 391.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.20x = 345,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,975.59/640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.42

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