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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.66, 884.16 and 378.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.66, 884.16 and 378.76 is: 522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.66 : 884.16 = 378.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.66/884.16 = 378.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.66x = 884.16 × 378.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.66x = 334,884.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,884.44/640.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.72

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