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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.56, 884.02 and 391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.56, 884.02 and 391.82 is: 540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.56 : 884.02 = 391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.56/884.02 = 391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.56x = 884.02 × 391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.56x = 346,376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,376.72/640.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.74

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