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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.23, 883.33 and 378.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.23, 883.33 and 378.19 is: 521.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.23 : 883.33 = 378.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.23/883.33 = 378.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.23x = 883.33 × 378.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.23x = 334,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,066.57/640.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.79

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