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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.53, 884.16 and 378.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.53, 884.16 and 378.53 is: 522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.53 : 884.16 = 378.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.53/884.16 = 378.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.53x = 884.16 × 378.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.53x = 334,681.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,681.08/640.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.51

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