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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.81, 884.82 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.81, 884.82 and 392.24 is: 541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.81 : 884.82 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.81/884.82 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.81x = 884.82 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.81x = 347,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,065.48/640.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.60

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