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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.81, 884.27 and 361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.81, 884.27 and 361.09 is: 498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.81 : 884.27 = 361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.81/884.27 = 361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.81x = 884.27 × 361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.81x = 319,299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,299.25/640.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.27

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