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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.77, 884.24 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.77, 884.24 and 357.18 is: 492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.77 : 884.24 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.77/884.24 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.77x = 884.24 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.77x = 315,832.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,832.84/640.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.90

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