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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.52, 883.74 and 360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.52, 883.74 and 360.76 is: 497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.52 : 883.74 = 360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.52/883.74 = 360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.52x = 883.74 × 360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.52x = 318,818.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,818.04/640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.75

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