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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.65, 883.85 and 378.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.65, 883.85 and 378.62 is: 522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.65 : 883.85 = 378.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.65/883.85 = 378.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.65x = 883.85 × 378.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.65x = 334,636.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,636.97/640.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.34

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