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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.72, 884.14 and 378.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.72, 884.14 and 378.69 is: 522.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.72 : 884.14 = 378.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.72/884.14 = 378.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.72x = 884.14 × 378.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.72x = 334,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,814.98/640.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.56

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