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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.37, 883.74 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.37, 883.74 and 360.60 is: 497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.37 : 883.74 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.37/883.74 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.37x = 883.74 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.37x = 318,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,677.55/640.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.65

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