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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.20, 883.58 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.20, 883.58 and 360.54 is: 497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.20 : 883.58 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.20/883.58 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.20x = 883.58 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.20x = 318,564.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,564.13/640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.60

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