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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.60, 883.98 and 378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.60, 883.98 and 378.64 is: 522.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.60 : 883.98 = 378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.60/883.98 = 378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.60x = 883.98 × 378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.60x = 334,710.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,710.19/640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.49

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