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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.61, 884.10 and 392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.61, 884.10 and 392.09 is: 541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.61 : 884.10 = 392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.61/884.10 = 392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.61x = 884.10 × 392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.61x = 346,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,648.24/640.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.12

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