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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.75, 884.26 and 392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.75, 884.26 and 392.03 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.75 : 884.26 = 392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.75/884.26 = 392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.75x = 884.26 × 392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.75x = 346,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,656.45/640.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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