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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.79, 884.36 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.79, 884.36 and 392.28 is: 541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.79 : 884.36 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.79/884.36 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.79x = 884.36 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.79x = 346,915.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,915.70/640.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.38

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