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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.36, 883.63 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.36, 883.63 and 360.56 is: 497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.36 : 883.63 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.36/883.63 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.36x = 883.63 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.36x = 318,595.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,595.41/640.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.53

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