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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.78, 884.27 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.78, 884.27 and 361.08 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.78 : 884.27 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.78/884.27 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.78x = 884.27 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.78x = 319,293.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,293.11/640.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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