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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 884.32 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 884.32 and 361.04 is: 498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 884.32 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/884.32 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 884.32 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 319,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,272.68/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.24

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