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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.27, 883.13 and 391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.27, 883.13 and 391.27 is: 539.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.27 : 883.13 = 391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.27/883.13 = 391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.27x = 883.13 × 391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.27x = 345,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,542.28/640.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.68

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