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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.68, 884.27 and 375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.68, 884.27 and 375.15 is: 517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.68 : 884.27 = 375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.68/884.27 = 375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.68x = 884.27 × 375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.68x = 331,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,732.01/640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.78

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