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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.67, 884.09 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.67, 884.09 and 360.92 is: 498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.67 : 884.09 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.67/884.09 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.67x = 884.09 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.67x = 319,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,085.76/640.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.05

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