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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.58, 884.19 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.58, 884.19 and 375.08 is: 517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.58 : 884.19 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.58/884.19 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.58x = 884.19 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.58x = 331,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,642.89/640.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.72

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