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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.38, 883.72 and 407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.38, 883.72 and 407.50 is: 562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.38 : 883.72 = 407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.38/883.72 = 407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.38x = 883.72 × 407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.38x = 360,115.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,115.90/640.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.35

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