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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.74, 884.25 and 360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.74, 884.25 and 360.99 is: 498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.74 : 884.25 = 360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.74/884.25 = 360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.74x = 884.25 × 360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.74x = 319,205.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,205.41/640.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.18

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