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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.40, 883.68 and 378.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.40, 883.68 and 378.37 is: 522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.40 : 883.68 = 378.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.40/883.68 = 378.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.40x = 883.68 × 378.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.40x = 334,358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,358.00/640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.11

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