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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.42, 883.51 and 391.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.42, 883.51 and 391.66 is: 540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.42 : 883.51 = 391.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.42/883.51 = 391.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.42x = 883.51 × 391.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.42x = 346,037.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,037.85/640.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.33

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