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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.29, 883.61 and 360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.29, 883.61 and 360.51 is: 497.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.29 : 883.61 = 360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.29/883.61 = 360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.29x = 883.61 × 360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.29x = 318,548.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,548.44/640.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.51

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