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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.37, 883.71 and 391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.37, 883.71 and 391.70 is: 540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.37 : 883.71 = 391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.37/883.71 = 391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.37x = 883.71 × 391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.37x = 346,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,151.42/640.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.55

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