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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.60, 884.12 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.60, 884.12 and 360.92 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.60 : 884.12 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.60/884.12 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.60x = 884.12 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.60x = 319,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,096.59/640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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