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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.21, 883.50 and 360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.21, 883.50 and 360.45 is: 497.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.21 : 883.50 = 360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.21/883.50 = 360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.21x = 883.50 × 360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.21x = 318,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,457.58/640.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.43

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