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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.63, 883.60 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.63, 883.60 and 392.01 is: 540.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.63 : 883.60 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.63/883.60 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.63x = 883.60 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.63x = 346,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,380.04/640.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.69

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