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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.73, 884.17 and 375.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.73, 884.17 and 375.19 is: 517.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.73 : 884.17 = 375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.73/884.17 = 375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.73x = 884.17 × 375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.73x = 331,733.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,733.54/640.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.75

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