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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.73, 884.12 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.73, 884.12 and 360.96 is: 498.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.73 : 884.12 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.73/884.12 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.73x = 884.12 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.73x = 319,131.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,131.96/640.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.08

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