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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.32, 883.53 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.32, 883.53 and 378.24 is: 521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.32 : 883.53 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.32/883.53 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.32x = 883.53 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.32x = 334,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,186.39/640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.91

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