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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.56, 883.98 and 360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.56, 883.98 and 360.80 is: 497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.56 : 883.98 = 360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.56/883.98 = 360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.56x = 883.98 × 360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.56x = 318,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,939.98/640.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.91

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