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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.68, 884.57 and 378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.68, 884.57 and 378.78 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.68 : 884.57 = 378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.68/884.57 = 378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.68x = 884.57 × 378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.68x = 335,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,055.53/640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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