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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.60, 884.04 and 388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.60, 884.04 and 388.53 is: 536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.60 : 884.04 = 388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.60/884.04 = 388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.60x = 884.04 × 388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.60x = 343,476.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,476.79/640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.18

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