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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.71, 884.16 and 378.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.71, 884.16 and 378.81 is: 522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.71 : 884.16 = 378.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.71/884.16 = 378.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.71x = 884.16 × 378.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.71x = 334,928.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,928.65/640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.75

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