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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.40, 883.73 and 374.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.40, 883.73 and 374.99 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.40 : 883.73 = 374.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.40/883.73 = 374.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.40x = 883.73 × 374.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.40x = 331,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,383.62/640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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