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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.35, 883.62 and 391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.35, 883.62 and 391.74 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.35 : 883.62 = 391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.35/883.62 = 391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.35x = 883.62 × 391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.35x = 346,149.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,149.30/640.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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