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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.26, 883.44 and 374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.26, 883.44 and 374.78 is: 517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.26 : 883.44 = 374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.26/883.44 = 374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.26x = 883.44 × 374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.26x = 331,097.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,097.85/640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.13

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