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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.50, 883.89 and 360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.50, 883.89 and 360.73 is: 497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.50 : 883.89 = 360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.50/883.89 = 360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.50x = 883.89 × 360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.50x = 318,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,844.74/640.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.81

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