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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.23, 883.14 and 378.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.23, 883.14 and 378.21 is: 521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.23 : 883.14 = 378.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.23/883.14 = 378.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.23x = 883.14 × 378.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.23x = 334,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,012.38/640.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.71

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