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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.53, 883.92 and 360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.53, 883.92 and 360.78 is: 497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.53 : 883.92 = 360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.53/883.92 = 360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.53x = 883.92 × 360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.53x = 318,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,900.66/640.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.87

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