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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.28, 883.60 and 378.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.28, 883.60 and 378.42 is: 522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.28 : 883.60 = 378.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.28/883.60 = 378.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.28x = 883.60 × 378.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.28x = 334,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,371.91/640.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.23

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