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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.52, 883.89 and 392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.52, 883.89 and 392.26 is: 541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.52 : 883.89 = 392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.52/883.89 = 392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.52x = 883.89 × 392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.52x = 346,714.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,714.69/640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.30

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