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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.81, 883.88 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.81, 883.88 and 392.25 is: 541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.81 : 883.88 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.81/883.88 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.81x = 883.88 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.81x = 346,704.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,704.75/640.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.04

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