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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.73, 884.19 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.73, 884.19 and 392.01 is: 540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.73 : 884.19 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.73/884.19 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.73x = 884.19 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.73x = 346,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,611.32/640.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.97

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