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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.77, 884.16 and 375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.77, 884.16 and 375.17 is: 517.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.77 : 884.16 = 375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.77/884.16 = 375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.77x = 884.16 × 375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.77x = 331,705.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,705.89/640.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.67

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