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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.74, 884.23 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.74, 884.23 and 375.12 is: 517.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.74 : 884.23 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.74/884.23 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.74x = 884.23 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.74x = 331,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,692.36/640.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.67

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