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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.33, 883.50 and 360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.33, 883.50 and 360.51 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.33 : 883.50 = 360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.33/883.50 = 360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.33x = 883.50 × 360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.33x = 318,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,510.59/640.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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