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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 884.03 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 884.03 and 392.04 is: 540.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 884.03 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/884.03 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 884.03 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 346,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,575.12/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.85

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