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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.55, 883.89 and 360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.55, 883.89 and 360.74 is: 497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.55 : 883.89 = 360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.55/883.89 = 360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.55x = 883.89 × 360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.55x = 318,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,854.48/640.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.78

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