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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.76, 884.67 and 392.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.76, 884.67 and 392.33 is: 541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.76 : 884.67 = 392.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.76/884.67 = 392.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.76x = 884.67 × 392.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.76x = 347,084.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,084.28/640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.68

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