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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.75, 884.24 and 378.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.75, 884.24 and 378.93 is: 522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.75 : 884.24 = 378.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.75/884.24 = 378.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.75x = 884.24 × 378.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.75x = 335,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,065.06/640.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.93

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