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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.34, 883.67 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.34, 883.67 and 374.79 is: 517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.34 : 883.67 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.34/883.67 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.34x = 883.67 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.34x = 331,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,190.68/640.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.21

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