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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.78, 884.39 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.78, 884.39 and 392.25 is: 541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.78 : 884.39 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.78/884.39 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.78x = 884.39 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.78x = 346,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,901.98/640.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.37

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