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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.32, 883.62 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.32, 883.62 and 360.56 is: 497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.32 : 883.62 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.32/883.62 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.32x = 883.62 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.32x = 318,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,598.03/640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.56

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