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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.43, 883.69 and 360.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.43, 883.69 and 360.57 is: 497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.43 : 883.69 = 360.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.43/883.69 = 360.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.43x = 883.69 × 360.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.43x = 318,632.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,632.10/640.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.53

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