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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.27, 883.17 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.27, 883.17 and 388.08 is: 535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.27 : 883.17 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.27/883.17 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.27x = 883.17 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.27x = 342,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,740.19/640.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.31

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