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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.25, 883.53 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.25, 883.53 and 360.50 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.25 : 883.53 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.25/883.53 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.25x = 883.53 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.25x = 318,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,508.15/640.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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