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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.32, 883.30 and 391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.32, 883.30 and 391.76 is: 540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.32 : 883.30 = 391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.32/883.30 = 391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.32x = 883.30 × 391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.32x = 346,041.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,041.61/640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.42

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