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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.63, 883.96 and 392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.63, 883.96 and 392.02 is: 540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.63 : 883.96 = 392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.63/883.96 = 392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.63x = 883.96 × 392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.63x = 346,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,530.00/640.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.92

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