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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.39, 883.68 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.39, 883.68 and 360.64 is: 497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.39 : 883.68 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.39/883.68 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.39x = 883.68 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.39x = 318,690.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,690.36/640.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.65

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