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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.35, 883.67 and 360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.35, 883.67 and 360.58 is: 497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.35 : 883.67 = 360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.35/883.67 = 360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.35x = 883.67 × 360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.35x = 318,627.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,627.51/640.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.59

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